About- Absence seizures also known as petit mal seizures are a medical condition most common in children, characterized by brief sudden lapses of consciousness. Symptoms- • Chewing motions • Finger rubbing • Fluttering eyelids • Leaning forward or backward • Lip-smacking • Staring off into space • Stopping speech suddenly • Sudden hand movements • A sudden stop in motion without a specific reason Causes- • Genetic predisposition • Abnormal electrical impulses from nerve cells (neurons) in the brain Specialists to visit- Neurologist Pediatrician Pediatric Neurologist