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Petit Mal Seizure
Alternate Names : Absence Seizure, Seizure - Absence, Seizure - Petit Mal
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Petit Mal Seizure Prognosis (Expectations)
Almost all children with petit mal seizures have significantly fewer (or no) seizures with the use of medications. Petit mal seizures may stop spontaneously after the child reaches adulthood, they may continue indefinitely, or the person may progress to a grand 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.
Most people with petit mal seizures live a fairly normal life, with few restrictions on school activities or social life. As adulthood approaches, restrictions may be placed on driving or operating dangerous machinery if seizures continue.
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• Definition
• Petit Mal Seizure Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Petit Mal Seizure Symptoms & Signs
• Petit Mal Seizure Diagnosis & Tests
• Petit Mal Seizure Treatment
• Petit Mal Seizure Prognosis
• Petit Mal Seizure Complications
• Petit Mal Seizure Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Tests & Exams
• Cranial CT Scan
• EEG
• MRI of the Head
Other Topics
• Agitation
• Confusion
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Drowsiness
• Hair Loss
• Hand Tremor
• Intravenous
• Muscle Cramps
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Physical Examination
• Rapid Deep Breathing (Hyperventilation)
• Rashes
• Seizures
• Unconsciousness - First Aid
Review Date : 7/29/2002
Reviewed By : Joseph V. Campellone, M.D., Division of Neurology, Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center, Camden, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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