children s health issues
Seizures in Children
Prognosis for Seizures in Children
The prognosis depends on the cause. A seizure itself does not appear to damage the brain or cause lasting problems unless it continues for more than 30 minutes (most seizures last only a few minutes). However, many disorders that cause seizures can cause lasting problems. For example, some disorders can interfere with the child's development. Whether some types of recurring seizures can affect the developing brain is debated. 