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Form of epilepsy in which there is a loss of awareness without a seizure?
An absence seizure or a petit mal.
What is an absence?
An absence seizure is a brief period of unconsciousness (usually 5-10 seconds) when a person appears to be daydreaming or "spacing out." They do not fall over the are just unconscious and completely unaware of what is going on around them for that amount of time. After the seizure, they can feel disoriented so just comfort them and tell them what they missed.
Is Absence seizure a disease?
yes
What is the drug of choice for absence seizure?
Ethosuximide
What is the difference between seizure and epillepsy?
Seizure is a clinical event in which there is disturbance of the normal neurological function of the brain , this disturbance is caused as a result of abnormal or excessive neuronal discharge. Seizure can therefore be divided into : 1-"NON EPILEPTIC SEIZURES" e.g ; febrile seizure in which this abnormal firing is triggered by fever. 2-"EPILEPTIC SEIZURES" ; recurrent seizures over time , in the absence of an acute cerebral insult , such as fever or acute brain injury. Epilepsy is the underlying tendency of the brain to produce bursts of electrical impulses that disrupts other brain function , therefore a person with a single seizure doesn't mean he has epilepsy . Epilepsy is caused by a genetic or chronic condition in the brain such as neurodegenerative disorder or a cerebral tumour, a person with epilepsy has lower threshold for developing seizure , thus : "Epilepsy is recurrent seizures due to a chronic condition rather than an acute cerebral insult" "convulsions are the abnormal involuntary contractions of muscles , that occur due to the rapid brain firing that occurs in seizures , whether they are epileptic or not"
What is the difference convulsion and seizure?
Seizure is a clinical event in which there is disturbance of the normal neurological function of the brain , this disturbance is caused as a result of abnormal or excessive neuronal discharge. Seizure can therefore be divided into : 1-"NON EPILEPTIC SEIZURES" e.g ; febrile seizure in which this abnormal firing is triggered by fever. 2-"EPILEPTIC SEIZURES" ; recurrent seizures over time , in the absence of an acute cerebral insult , such as fever or acute brain injury. Epilepsy is the underlying tendency of the brain to produce bursts of electrical impulses that disrupts other brain function , therefore a person with a single seizure doesn't mean he has epilepsy . Epilepsy is caused by a genetic or chronic condition in the brain such as neurodegenerative disorder or a cerebral tumour, a person with epilepsy has lower threshold for developing seizure , thus : "Epilepsy is recurrent seizures due to a chronic condition rather than an acute cerebral insult" "Convulsions are the abnormal involuntary contractions of muscles , that occur due to the rapid brain firing that occurs in seizures , whether they are epileptic or not"
What are the most common symptoms of an absence seizure?
Common symptoms of an absence seizure could contain prolonged stillness, smacking the lips or making chewing movements with the mouth, rapid movements of the eyelids.
What would cause a child to all of a sudden go into a catatonic look and not respond to surrounding atmosphere?
One possibility is that the child is having a type of seizure, called an absence seizure. Absence seizures (also called petit mal seizures) are lapses of awareness, sometimes with staring, that begin and end abruptly, lasting only a few seconds. There is no warning and no after-effect. See related link below.
Can you have a seizure and not know?
Yes, they are called by various names: absence seizures or silent seizures.
What is the difference between seizures and convulsions?
Seizure is a clinical event in which there is disturbance of the normal neurological function of the brain , this disturbance is caused as a result of abnormal or excessive neuronal discharge. Seizure can therefore be divided into : 1-"NON EPILEPTIC SEIZURES" e.g ; febrile seizure in which this abnormal firing is triggered by fever. 2-"EPILEPTIC SEIZURES" ; recurrent seizures over time , in the absence of an acute cerebral insult , such as fever or acute brain injury. Epilepsy is the underlying tendency of the brain to produce bursts of electrical impulses that disrupts other brain function , therefore a person with a single seizure doesn't mean he has epilepsy . Epilepsy is caused by a genetic or chronic condition in the brain such as neurodegenerative disorder or a cerebral tumour, a person with epilepsy has lower threshold for developing seizure , thus : "Epilepsy is recurrent seizures due to a chronic condition rather than an acute cerebral insult" "Convulsions are the abnormal involuntary contractions of muscles , that occur due to the rapid brain firing that occurs in seizures , whether they are epileptic or not"
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.
Whatpathological factors causes epilepsy?
An epileptic seizure is the transient occurrence of signs or symptoms due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain, leading to a disturbance of consciousness, behavior, emotion, motor function or sensation. Epilepsy is not a single diagnosis but is a symptom with many underlying causes.
