Absence Seizure
Absence seizures involve brief, sudden lapses of consciousness. They're more common in children than adults. Someone having an absence seizure may look like he or she is staring into space for a few seconds. 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.
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This video explains absence seizures, which involve brief, sudden lapses of consciousness. It describes a person appearing to stare into space for a few seconds, notes these seizures are more common in children than adults and usually do not lead to physical injury, and notes some children also develop other seizures.
Key points
- Defines absence seizures as brief, sudden lapses of consciousness
- Describes staring into space for a few seconds
- Notes absence seizures are more common in children than adults
- Notes this type of seizure usually does not lead to physical injury as described
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This video presents “Absence Seizure” — Absence seizures involve brief, sudden lapses of consciousness. They're more common in children than adults. Someone having an absence seizure may look like he or she is staring into space for a few seconds. This type of seizure usually. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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