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Absence seizures (petit mal seizures) symptoms and causes
About- Absence seizures also known as petit mal seizures is 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
References-
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.epilepsy.com
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org
https://www.healthline.com
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Absence seizures symptoms and causes

  • 1. Absence seizures (petit mal seizures) symptoms and causes About- Absence seizures also known as petit mal seizures is 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 References- https://en.wikipedia.org https://www.mayoclinic.org https://www.epilepsy.com https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org https://www.healthline.com Note: For any Study Abroad, Business Management and Export-Import guidance, please Contact Delta Consulting To find the best tutors or tutoring Job Globally, please visit Welcome Tutor To search and ask a Doctor Globally, please visit My Mediland