temperature seizures

[wadman345]

my 3yr old  nephew has been having absent seizure for about 6 months now.  They happen when he is playing really hard either inside or out.   The doctors dont think its feveral seizures (neither do I), he doesnt have a temperature to begin with, but sometimes has a slight temperature after/during the seizure. He has had an MRI and EKG done, there is some evidence to a seizure disorder, but the doctors are not looking into the body temperature factor.  When he has a seizure he doesnt sweat and just goes blank, and most recently has vomited.  They only last 1-4 minutes.  Please let me know if you have heard of anything like this.  I am just having a hard time excepting that it is just a seizure disorder, when it is so closely related to his body temperature regulation and his activity level.  Thank you for any input.

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
Well, it could be a seizure disorder, as they can come without typical spasms. Some rise in temperature is expected. Since it is related to playing hard—it could also be an electrolyte imbalance, thyroid or adrenal gland disorder, or even due to low blood sugar.
Hence it is important to consult a pediatric endocrine specialist as well.
Please discuss these possibilities with his treating doctor. Take care!

[tanker725]

maybe you want to look into having a sweat test done...its not the most comfortable test and I don't know how easy it is for a 3 yr old, but if you think temp plays a factor that might give you more answers.  I had one done because I pass out (not seizures though I guess) numerous times a day-i am still looking for answers.  Hope you can get an answer.