Patient's question:
My child is about to start primary school, but the child suffers from absence epilepsy, which may affect their schooling. The child may suddenly stare blankly and have jerky hand and foot movements. If a seizure occurs, they will fall down. I want to understand what absence epilepsy in children is about. What kind of help is needed: What is absence epilepsy in children?Doctor's answer:
Typical absence epilepsy is characterized by sudden recurrence, cessation of movement, staring, failure to respond to, and may involve blinking, but is generally accompanied by minimal motor symptoms. It ends abruptly and typically lasts for 5-20 seconds, rarely less than 1 minute. It is most commonly seen in childhood absence epilepsy. It usually lasts for several seconds to tens of seconds but generally does not exceed 1 minute. Myoclonic recurrences are more common in children with epilepsy who have diffuse organic brain damage. The above is advice on the question "What is childhood absence epilepsy?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!