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1. Absence seizure - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/petit-mal-seizure/symptoms-causes/syc-20359683
Description: WEBApr 1, 2023 · Certain factors are common to children who have absence seizures, including: Age. Absence seizures are more common in children between the ages of 4 and 14. Sex. Absence seizures are more common in females. Family members who have seizures. Nearly a quarter of children with absence seizures have a close relative who …
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2. Absence Seizures | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Link: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/epilepsy/absence-seizures
Description: WEBAbsence seizures are seizures that generally last just a few seconds, and are characterized by a blank or “absent” stare. Absence seizures usually occur in children between ages 4 to 14, but it’s possible to have an absence seizure at any age. Absence seizures are easy to miss, but tests and an evaluation of symptoms can diagnose them.
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3. Absence Seizures: Symptoms, Causes, Triggers & Treatment
Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22194-absence-seizures
Description: WEBAlthough anyone can have absence seizures, they’re more common in children. They’re usually seen in children between 2 and 12 years of age, and most commonly occur in children of early elementary school age, between the ages of 5 and 7.
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4. Absence Seizures: Symptoms and Causes – Children's Health
Link: https://www.childrens.com/health-wellness/absence-seizures-in-children
Description: WEBSymptoms of absence seizures in children include: Staring in a daze; Eyelids flutter, roll or blink quickly; Chewing, even if there is nothing in the mouth; Fumbling; Wandering; Shaking; Mumbling or having trouble talking; Children with absence seizures can experience seizure multiple times a day.
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5. Childhood Absence Epilepsy | Epilepsy Foundation
Link: https://www.epilepsy.com/what-is-epilepsy/syndromes/childhood-absence-epilepsy
Description: WEBChildhood absence epilepsy (CAE) is an epilepsy syndrome with absence seizures that begin in young children. During an absence seizure, the child stares blankly and is not aware or responsive. The child's eyes may roll up briefly or the eyes may blink.
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6. Absence Seizures - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Link: https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=absence-seizures-134-16
Description: WEBA child may have 10, 50, or even 100 absence seizures in a given day, and you may not notice them. Most children who have typical absence seizures are otherwise normal. But absence seizures can get in the way of learning and affect concentration at school. This is why prompt treatment is important.
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7. Absence Seizures | Symptoms & Risks | Epilepsy Foundation
Link: https://www.epilepsy.com/what-is-epilepsy/seizure-types/absence-seizures
Description: WEBWho’s at risk? What’s it like to have an absence seizure? What happens after an absence seizure? If someone has absence seizures, how often will they happen? How are they diagnosed? How are they treated? What should I do if I think my child may have absence seizures? How can I tell the difference between daydreaming and absence seizures?
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8. Childhood Absence Epilepsy | Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Link: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/c/childhood-absence-epilepsy
Description: WEBChildhood absence epilepsy (CAE) is a type of epilepsy that causes absence (“ab-SONCE”) seizures. Children will stare and stop what they are doing. They may blink quickly or move their hands. These seizures last only a few seconds. They may look like daydreaming or inattention.
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9. Absence Epilepsy: Childhood and Juvenile Onset - Child …
Link: https://www.childneurologyfoundation.org/disorder/absence-epilepsy/
Description: WEBSUMMARY. Absence seizures are a common seizure type in children. They can occur as part of several childhood epilepsy syndromes. They make up 10 to 17% of all childhood epilepsies. Absence seizures are characterized by a brief lapse in awareness. There is no obvious shaking or jerking of the body.
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10. Absence seizure - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/petit-mal-seizure/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20359734
Description: WEBApr 1, 2023 · Diagnosis. EEG brain activity Enlarge image. Your child's health care provider will likely ask for a detailed description of the seizures. The provider also will likely conduct a physical exam. Tests may include: Electroencephalography (EEG). This painless procedure measures waves of electrical activity in the brain.
