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Petit mal seizures
Introduction: Petit mal seizures
A temporary disturbance of the brain caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain which causes a brief lack of conscious activity. The person will stop moving or talking and stare into space for a few seconds. Some muscle jerking and twitching may also occur. Once the seizure has passed the person recovers quickly and carries on with what they were doing with no memory of the episode. These seizures can occur occasionally or very frequently, hundreds per day in some cases. Falling is very rare with this type of seizure which is most prevalent in children. The cause may be hereditary, congenital or associated with conditions such as brain injury or kidney disease. Also called absence seizure.
Symptoms of Petit mal seizures
- Onset of petit mal seizures:
- Brief loss of response
- Temporary lack of awareness
- Blank expression
- Apparent "spacing out"
See full list of 12 symptoms of Petit mal seizures
Medical Textbooks Online about Petit mal seizures
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- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)"
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- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
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- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series"
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- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series"
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- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series"
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