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Masters Thesis | Health and Medical Sciences | Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026 | Pages: 761 - 767 | India
Assessing Iron Deficiency as a Risk Factor for Febrile Seizures in Children Aged 6 Months to 5 Years in a Tertiary Care Hospital Wayanad
Abstract: Febrile seizure is one of the common problems in pediatric population, typically occurring between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. This study was conducted in the Department of Paediatrics, Dr Moopen?s Medical College, a tertiary care hospital in Wayanad, to determine the risk of developing febrile seizure in children with iron deficiency. Based on NFHS-5 survey 2019-21, 67.1% of children between age 6 month to 59 months are affected by anemia in India. However, in Kerala, 39.4% of children aged 6-59 months have anemia, which is significantly lower than the national average. Iron significantly influences neurological processes through alterations in neurotransmitter level, specifically it reduces inhibitory neurotransmitter production while elevating excitatory neurotransmitters, thus fostering an environment prone to seizures. Case control study was conducted to know the association of iron deficiency anemia and febrile seizure.
Keywords: Febrile seizure, Iron deficiency anemia, Hemoglobin, Serum ferritin
How to Cite?: Dr Abhirami Harisankar, Dr Mohan Kumar MK, Dr Cherian NC, "Assessing Iron Deficiency as a Risk Factor for Febrile Seizures in Children Aged 6 Months to 5 Years in a Tertiary Care Hospital Wayanad", Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 761-767, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26310142351, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26310142351