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Most petit mal seizures last only a few seconds. Most commonly they involve staring episodes or "absence spells." ... Symptoms of typical petit mal seizures may include:
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They are similar to absence seizures in that they also cause staring spells, but with partial complex seizures, the staring spell is usually longer, lasting about 30 seconds to several minutes and the child may be confused after the seizure.
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www.keepkidshealthy.com/WELCOME/conditions/seizures/typ...
www.keepkidshealthy.com/WELCOME/conditions/seizures/types_of_seizures.html
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Since ADHD may be connected to prefrontal abnormalities and interrupted dopamine function, there could be a physiological explanation for these episodes of "spacing out." However, some mini-seizures can also give a child a zoned out appearance. ... When a child is staring during a seizure, the episodes can happen...
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special-needs.families.com/blog/my-child-keeps-staring-...
special-needs.families.com/blog/my-child-keeps-staring-into-space-is-it-adhd-or-a-seizure-disorder
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Typical petit mal seizures last only a few seconds, with full recovery occurring rapidly and no lingering confusion. Such seizures usually manifest themselves as staring episodes or "absence spells" during which the child's activity or speech ceases.
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www.healthcentral.com/ency/408/000696.html
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Although absence and complex partial seizures both involve staring and unresponsiveness, there are several key differences which are important to recognize as the diagnostic testing, treatment and prognosis are significantly different between the seizure types.
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www.mcintoshneurology.com/blog/2009/07/01/staring-spell...
www.mcintoshneurology.com/blog/2009/07/01/staring-spell-seizures/
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Epilepsy -- is a medical word meaning "recurrent seizures." The word is upsetting to some people; ... Petit mal seizure: staring spells happen many times per day, usually lasting 15-30 seconds each time. Usually the child will not fall. There is no aura and the child is not drowsy afterward. Petit mal usually resolves...
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www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/Pediatrics/Seizure.asp
www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/Pediatrics/Seizure.asp
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Staring-spell seizures are often lumped together in public awareness under the heading of "petit mal" epilepsy. Petit mal is French for "minor illness," reflecting their more subtle appearance.
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ezinearticles.com/?Staring-Spell-Seizures:-Theyre-Not-A...
ezinearticles.com/?Staring-Spell-Seizures:-Theyre-Not-All-the-Same&id=80683
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Learn about seizures in children -- what causes them, what's happening, and how they're treatment. ... "You can't help but notice when a person falls to the ground, shakes, and sleeps for three hours." But absence or staring seizures may go unnoticed for years...
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www.webmd.com/epilepsy/epilepsy-in-children
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"You can't help but notice when a person falls to the ground, shakes, and sleeps for three hours." But absence or staring seizures may go unnoticed for years...
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www.webmd.com/content/article/77/95370
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