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Absence seizures (petit mal seizures) symptoms and causes

About- Absence seizures also known as petit mal seizures are a medical condition most common in children, characterized by brief sudden lapses of consciousness.<br><br>Symptoms-<br>u2022tChewing motions<br>u2022tFinger rubbing<br>u2022tFluttering eyelids<br>u2022tLeaning forward or backward<br>u2022tLip-smacking<br>u2022tStaring off into space<br>u2022tStopping speech suddenly<br>u2022tSudden hand movements<br>u2022tA sudden stop in motion without a specific reason <br><br>Causes-<br>u2022tGenetic predisposition<br>u2022tAbnormal electrical impulses from nerve cells (neurons) in the brain <br><br>Specialists to visit-<br>Neurologist<br>Pediatrician<br>Pediatric Neurologist<br>

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Absence seizures (petit mal seizures) symptoms and causes

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  1. Absence seizures (petit mal seizures) symptoms andcauses • About- Absence seizures also known as petit mal seizures is a medical condition most common in children, characterized by brief sudden lapses ofconsciousness. • Symptoms- • Chewingmotions • Finger rubbing • Fluttering eyelids • Leaning forward orbackward • Lip-smacking • Staring off intospace • Stopping speechsuddenly • Sudden hand movements • A sudden stop in motion without a specificreason • Causes- • Geneticpredisposition • Abnormal electrical impulses from nerve cells (neurons) in thebrain • Specialists to visit- Neurologist Pediatrician PediatricNeurologist • 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 DeltaConsulting • To find the best tutors or tutoring Job Globally, please visit WelcomeTutor • To search and ask a Doctor Globally, please visit MyMediland

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