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Absence seizures involve brief, sudden lapses of consciousness. They're more common in children than in adults.
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Someone having an absence seizure may look like he or she is staring blankly into space for a few seconds. Then, there is a quick return to a normal level of alertness. This type of seizure usually doesn't lead to physical injury.
Absence seizures usually can be controlled with anti-seizure medications. Some children who have them also develop other seizures. Many children outgrow absence seizures in their teens.
Symptoms
An indication of simple absence seizure is a vacant stare, which may be mistaken for a lapse in attention that lasts about 10 seconds, though it may last as long as 20 seconds, without any confusion, headache or drowsiness afterward. Signs and symptoms of absence seizures include:
- Sudden stop in motion without fallingLip smackingEyelid fluttersChewing motionsFinger
rubbingSmall movements of both hands
Afterward, there's no memory of the incident. Some people have many episodes daily, which interfere with school or daily activities.
A child may have absence seizures for some time before an adult notices the seizures, because they're so brief. A decline in a child's learning ability may be the first sign of this disorder. Teachers may comment about a child's inability to pay attention or that a child is often daydreaming.
When to see a doctorContact your doctor:
- The first time you notice a seizureIf this is a new type of seizureIf the seizures continue to occur despite taking anti-seizure medication
Contact 911 or emergency services in your area:
- If you observe prolonged automatic behaviors lasting minutes to hours — activities such as eating or moving without awareness — or prolonged confusion, possible symptoms of a condition called absence status
epilepticusAfter any seizure lasting more than five minutes
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Causes
Many children appear to have a genetic predisposition to absence seizures.
In general, seizures are caused by abnormal electrical impulses from nerve cells (neurons) in the brain. The brain's nerve cells normally send electrical and chemical signals across the synapses that connect them.
In people who have seizures, the brain's usual electrical activity is altered. During an absence seizure, these electrical signals repeat themselves over and over in a three-second pattern.
People who have seizures may also have altered levels of the chemical messengers that help the nerve cells communicate with one another (neurotransmitters).
Risk factors
Certain factors are common to children who have absence seizures, including:
- Age. Absence seizures are more common in children between the ages of 4 and 14.Sex. Absence seizures are more common in girls.Family members who have seizures. Nearly
half of children with absence seizures have a close relative who has seizures.
Complications
While most children outgrow absence seizures, some:
- Must take anti-seizure medications throughout life to prevent seizuresEventually have full convulsions, such as generalized tonic-clonic seizures
Other complications can include:
- Learning difficultiesBehavior problemsSocial isolation
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be confused with other conditions. An accurate diagnosis is essential.Seizures usually respond well to medication and most children with epilepsy will enjoy a normal and active childhood.The impact of epilepsy will vary for each child. Try to keep epilepsy in perspective for your child and your family.Remember to keep a balance between protecting your child and encouraging their independence.
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