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This is a question that should be addressed to a Doctor Who knows the individual involved and knows their case history and other important facts, like how often they have their seizures. In general, anyone who has any form of epilepsy is taking a risk when driving. A momentary lapse in concentration for an ordinary driver can result in an accident. Someone having epilepsy, even if they are very minor petit-mal seizures, is potentially putting their life and the lives of other people in danger.
What else can I help you with?
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.
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.
What is the cpt code for Amniocentesis Patient has petit mal epilepsy?
Anesthesia for amniocentesis, patient has petit mal epilepsy
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.
How many petit mal seizures can someone have per day?
Untreated, petit mal seizures can recur as many as 100 times a day and may progress to grand mal seizures.
Grand mal and petit mal are to types of disease called?
Epilepsy, or seizure.
What should you do is a patient has a petit mal seizure?
Nothing
Why does your golden retrievers eyes roll back and their are no other symptoms?
Please check with your vet, but the dog might be having petit mal seizures.
Form of epilepsy in which there is a loss of awareness without a seizure?
An absence seizure or a petit mal.
