Fever Seizures
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Does your child have a fever and any signs of a serious infection?
See significance of a fever and any signs of a serious infection if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
Call your child's health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Does your child have a severe headache, neck pain or stiffness, and fussiness?
Yes Is your child very sleepy or hard to wake up?
Yes Is your child acting confused or struggling with you for no reason?
Yes Does your child have a bulging soft spot on the head when he or she is not crying?
Yes Does your child have new swelling in or around a joint?
Yes Does your child have severe pain in or around a joint?
Yes Does your child have sudden redness or warmth in or around a joint?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: April 24, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics | |
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