Common Seizure Triggers

7. Fever

There is substantial evidence of seizures resulting from fevers, usually in children between the ages of six months and five years. Two to five percent of children experience these febrile seizures, and they usually do not indicate epilepsy. Because a child's immune system is still developing between these ages, even minor infections or vaccinations can cause fevers. Adults with weakened immune systems or epilepsy may also have seizures when they have a high fever. Some studies show evidence that fevers cause seizures in individuals with GABA mutations.