Iron Deficiency: A Risk Factor for Simple Febrile Seizures

Abstract

The most prevalent type of convulsive disorder, occurring in approximately 2 to 5% of children, are febrile seizures. The prognosis for febrile seizures is often very good. A seizure or convulsion is a brief, intermittent alteration in behavior or motor activity brought on by aberrant electrical activity in the brain. In boys, febrile seizures are a little more frequent. In comparison to febrile controls without seizures, the risk variables for a first febrile seizure have been investigated. Higher temperatures, perinatal factors, and low plasma ferritin levels, which indicate poor iron status or iron deficiency, are risk factors. This study's objectives are to ascertain the prevalence of iron deficiency in kids who have simple febrile seizures and the relative risk of iron deficiency as a cause of simple febrile seizures. It was discovered that uncomplicated febrile seizures in children at risk of iron shortage could be avoided with early identification and iron supplementation.