Pediatric Epilepsy
& Febrile Seizures Clinic

Seeing a child have a seizure is one of the most frightening experiences for any parent. The good news is that many childhood seizures – especially febrile seizures – are benign and treatable, and most children go on to lead completely normal lives. At the Pediatric Epilepsy & Febrile Seizures Clinic, Vishwalata NeuroConnect, led by our pediatric neurologist, we provide child-friendly, family-centred care for all types of seizures in babies, children and adolescents.
We focus on three things:
  • Finding the cause of your child’s seizures
  • Controlling seizures safely with the minimum necessary medication
  • Guiding parents on what to do during a seizure, how to prevent recurrences where possible, and how to support development, school and day-to-day life.
Understanding Pediatric Epilepsy & Febrile Seizures
  • A seizure happens when there is a sudden burst of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. In children this may look like full-body jerking, sudden staring and unresponsiveness, eye rolling, stiffening, limpness, or brief episodes of “switching off”.
  • Epilepsy is diagnosed when a child has two or more unprovoked seizures (not just due to fever or low sugar), or a single seizure with a high risk of recurrence.
  • Febrile seizures are seizures that occur in association with fever (usually 6 months–5 years), without serious brain infection or other acute causes.
  • Simple febrile seizures are brief (under 10-15 minutes), generalized, and do not recur many times in the same illness - these have an excellent prognosis.
  • Complex febrile seizures are longer, focal, or repeated in the same fever episode and need closer evaluation.
  • Most children with epilepsy or febrile seizures can have well-controlled seizures, normal intelligence and normal schooling with proper treatment and follow-up.

Why do seizures happen in Children?

  • Age-related brain excitability: young brains are more “excitable,” so fevers, minor metabolic changes or infections may trigger seizures more easily.
  • Genetic epilepsies: many benign childhood epilepsies are due to genetic tendencies and follow typical age-related patterns.
  • Structural causes: perinatal injuries, malformations of cortical development, strokes, tumours or scars in the brain.
  • Metabolic / infectious / immune causes:: electrolyte disturbances, hypoglycaemia, CNS infections, autoimmune encephalitis, etc.

Evaluation

  • Detailed history (events, video if available), birth and developmental history
  • Neurological and systemic examination
  • EEG and, when indicated, MRI brain and blood tests (metabolic / genetic / infection work-up)
  • Choice of antiseizure medicine depends on seizure type and epilepsy syndrome (e.g., absence, focal, generalized, infantile spasms).
  • Goal is complete seizure control with minimal side effects, with regular review of dose as the child grows.
  • Some childhood epilepsies are self-limited and medicines can be tapered after a seizure-free period as per guidelines.
  • In drug-resistant epilepsy, we consider advanced options - ketogenic diet, additional medicines, epilepsy surgery evaluation in collaboration with tertiary centres.
  • Treat fevers promptly with paracetamol, adequate fluids and light clothing; this improves comfort but cannot guarantee prevention of seizures.
  • Avoid over-wrapping the child; use tepid sponging if very febrile.
  • For children with recurrent or complex febrile seizures, individualized plans may include intermittent medication during febrile illnesses and home “rescue” treatment (e.g., buccal / intranasal midazolam or rectal diazepam) - only under pediatric neurologist guidance.

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Conditions Treated at the Pediatric Epilepsy & Febrile Seizures Clinic

Benign childhood epilepsies (e.g., benign rolandic epilepsy, childhood absence epilepsy)

Focal and generalized epilepsies of childhood and
adolescence

Neonatal seizures and seizures in infants

Simple and complex febrile seizures

Seizures associated with neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., cerebral palsy, autism, genetic syndromes)

Infantile spasms / epileptic encephalopathies (evaluation and treatment planning)

Seizures secondary to CNS infections, trauma, metabolic disorders or structural lesions

Paroxysmal non-epileptic events (staring, fainting, breath-holding spells, tics) – differentiation and counselling

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Red Flags - When Should Parents Consult Urgently?

Seek emergency care if:
  • A seizure lasts more than 5 minutes or multiple seizures occur without full recovery in between
  • There is blue discolouration, breathing difficulty, or no response after the seizure
  • The child has stiff neck, persistent vomiting, severe headache or rash with fever (possible meningitis/encephalitis)
  • First-ever seizure, especially in a child 5 years with fever, or any seizure without fever
Book an early pediatric neurology consultation if:
  • Your child has had any seizure for the first time
  • Recurrent febrile seizures (especially prolonged / focal / repeated in same illness)
  • Ongoing epilepsy with poor control, regression in milestones, behaviour or school performance issues
  • You are uncertain whether events are seizures or something else and want clarity

Why Choose Vishwalata NeuroConnect for Pediatric Seizure Care?

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Dedicated Pediatric Neurologist

Specialist expertise in seizures and neurodevelopmental issues in babies, children and teens.

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In-house EEG & Neurodiagnostic Lab

Child-friendly EEG and other tests to support accurate diagnosis, done in a calm, reassuring environment.

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Syndrome-based treatment

We don’t just “give a seizure tablet” – we classify seizure and epilepsy type and choose medicines accordingly, following international guidelines.

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Strong parent education focus

Clear, written seizure action plans, instructions for febrile illness, school notes, and guidance on sports, exams, travel and vaccinations.

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Holistic child development approach

Close attention to learning, behaviour, sleep and emotional well-being; early referral for therapies when needed.

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Convenient for Navi Mumbai

Easily accessible for families from Vashi, Koparkhairane and neighbouring areas, with separate pediatric-friendly ambience.

Reassurance & Right Care for Your Child

If your child has had a seizure, recurrent febrile fits, staring spells or unexplained episodes, you don’t have to manage the fear and confusion alone.
Book an appointment at the Pediatric Epilepsy & Febrile Seizures Clinic, Vishwalata NeuroConnect to:
  • Get a clear explanation of what is happening
  • Plan appropriate tests (EEG / MRI) only if needed
  • Receive an individualised treatment and febrile-seizure action plan
  • Learn exactly what to do during a seizure and how to support your child’s future
Call / WhatsApp / Book online for a consultation with our pediatric neurologist in Navi Mumbai (Vashi | Koparkhairane). Whenever possible, bring videos of the events and previous reports – they are extremely helpful for accurate diagnosis.
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