ABSENCE (formerly called Petit Mal)
•Occurs more frequently in children.
•Sudden brief loss of consciousness lasting 2-10 seconds
•Person does not fall down.
•Blank stare or eyes may blink and may be slight muscle movements around the mouth—may be misinterpreted as daydreaming.
_No recovery period, person is able to resume full activities immediately but will have no memory of what occurred during the seizure.
•Occurs more frequently in children.
•Sudden brief loss of consciousness lasting 2-10 seconds
•Person does not fall down.
•Blank stare or eyes may blink and may be slight muscle movements around the mouth—may be misinterpreted as daydreaming.
_No recovery period, person is able to resume full activities immediately but will have no memory of what occurred during the seizure.