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Seizures (or convulsions) are temporary alterations in brain function expressing themselves into a changed mental state, tonic or clonic movements and various other symptoms. They are due to temporary abnormal electrical activity of a group of brain cells. 
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In medicine, there are many kinds of generalized seizures. In absence seizures, the person may appear to be staring into space and/or have jerking or twitching muscles. These seizures are sometimes referred to as petit mal seizures, which is an older term. These periods last for seconds, or even tens of seconds. They sometimes move from one location to another without any purpose.
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Seizures as related to Petit mal seizure
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Petit mal seizure
Alternative Names Return to top. Seizure - petit mal; Absence seizure; Seizure - absence. Definition Return to top. A petit mal seizure is a temporary disturbance of brain ...
- Absence seizure - MayoClinic.com
Absence (petit mal) seizure b Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this form of epilepsy.
- Petit mal seizure
Atypical petit mal seizures begin slower, last longer, and may have more noticeable muscle activity than typical petit mal seizures. There is usually no memory of the seizure.
- Absence seizure - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Absence seizures are one of several kinds of seizures . These seizures are sometimes referred to as petit mal seizures , which is an older term. In absence seizures , the person may appear to be staring into space with or without jerking or twitching movements of the eye muscles.
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- Epilepsy Foundation-Seizure Recognition: Absence Seizures
Absence Seizures ... Absence Seizures (also called Petit Mal) 'Although manifestations of their seizures are usually subtle, children with absence seizures need prompt and ...
- Petit mal seizure
Atypical petit mal seizures begin slower, last longer, and may have more noticeable muscle activity than typical petit mal seizures. There is usually no memory of the seizure.
- Petit mal seizure Medical Information
Seizure - absence Causes. Petit mal seizures occur most commonly in people under age 20, usually in children ages 6 to 12. They may occur in combination with other types of seizures
- Petit mal seizure
Seizure - absence Causes Petit mal seizures occur most commonly in people under age 20, usually in children ages 6 to 12. They may occur in combination with other types of ...
- Petit mal seizure - CNN.com
Many children with petit mal seizures outgrow their seizure disorder. By late adolescence, many people may be able to discontinue their medication under their doctor's supervision.
- DHMC | Epilepsy Program | Petit Mal Seizure
Long-term prognosis depends on whether there are any underlying neurological problems or other seizure types in addition to the petit mal seizures.
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