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Is it possible for someone to die from a petit mal seizure?
It is very rare for someone to die directly from a petit mal seizure. Petit mal seizures are typically brief and do not result in physical harm or complications that could lead to death. However, if a petit mal seizure occurs in a dangerous situation, such as while swimming or driving, there is a risk of harm or death from accidents related to the seizure.
Is it good to have petit mal seizures?
It is not good to have any kind of seizure. The only thing that can be said is that having a petit mal seizure is better than having a grand mal seizure.
How do petit mal seizures differ from grand mal seizures?
Grand mal epilepsy is a major seizure and petit mal epilepsy is a minor seizure. A grand mal epilepsy seizure is a seizure that causes a person to have a loss of consciousness, loss of muscle coordination and can cause loss of bowel and bladder. Petit mal epilepsy seizures may cause uncontrollable twitching or movement in a smaller part of the body. Both petit mal epilepsy and grand mal epilepsy seizures are caused by too much activity in the brain.
What is the cpt code for Amniocentesis Patient has petit mal epilepsy?
Anesthesia for amniocentesis, patient has petit mal epilepsy
Grand mal and petit mal are to types of disease called?
Epilepsy, or seizure.
Form of epilepsy in which there is a loss of awareness without a seizure?
An absence seizure or a petit mal.
What is anesthesia cpt code for amniocentesis patient has petit mal epilepsy?
Anesthesia for amniocentesis, patient has petit mal epilepsy
What happens after having a petit mal seizure?
A petit mal seizure lasts 15-20 seconds. When it ends, the individual resumes whatever he or she was doing before the seizure began, will not remember the seizure, and may not realize that anything unusual happened.
Can a person forget what they are doing after a petite mal seizure?
It can happen sometimes, but some petit mal seizures are so minor that they will be aware it is happening and it will not affect their concentration.
What are Oxazolindinediones?
anticonvulsants , indicated for the treatment of absence seizures (sometimes called petit mal seizures) associated with epilepsy and other seizure disorders.
How long does the average seizure last?
You are most likely asking about a convulsive seizure commonly known as a grand mal seizure. There is no set period of time. Seizures may last a few seconds or several minutes. Commonly they last about 1 to 3 minutes, but have been known to last much longer in severe cases. There are also many types of seizures. They are no longer limited to just grand mal and petit mal. In fact those two terms given way to more descriptive terms relating to the actual type of seizure involved. The lengths of time for the various types of seizures also varies according to the specific type involved.
Which type of seizure is associated with an aura?
The petit mal or absence seizures often are. However, people having any kind of seizure can experience an aura. Partial Seizures are most often associated with auras. These all three of these are similar types of seizure.
