Absence Seizure

An absence seizure also called petit mal epilepsy involves a sudden brief lapse in consciousness and staring blankly into space. Typically, these spells last less than 15 seconds at a time and often go unnoticed. They are a form of generalized seizure and most often affect children aged between 5 to 15 years.

Absence Seizure involves sudden lapse in consciousness and staring blankly into space, the episodes last less than 15 seconds

Absence Seizure

Absence seizure (petit mal epilepsy) involves sudden lapse in consciousness and staring blankly into space, the episodes lasting less than 15 seconds. Read More

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Epilepsy During Pregnancy

Seizures or epilepsy during pregnancy can be fatal for both the mother and child and needs urgent medical intervention. The reasons are often unknown.

Valproic Acid

Valporic acid is indicated for treatment of simple and complex absence seizures, mixed seizure types, myoclonic and generalized tonic-clonic seizures.

Childhood Epilepsy - Approach to a child with seizures

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Absence Epilepsy on The Rise Among Children

Absence Epilepsy accounts for 4 out of 50 people with epilepsy and is curable as most of the children suffering from the disease respond to treatment.

Epilepsy

Fits or convulsions or Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent, involuntary seizures and is described as a chronic neurological disorder

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Fits or Seizures could happen due to a number of reasons. Not all fits qualify to being labeled as epilepsy. Fits manifest in various forms. Test your knowledge on fits by taking this ...

Focal Seizures (Partial Seizures)

Focal or partial seizures are abnormal localized electrical discharges in the brain. They are of two types and exhibit many associated symptoms. Focal seizures can be diagnosed by EEG and brain imaging and treated with drugs and lifestyle changes.

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