Patient's question:
The child has had several instances this year where he suddenly lost consciousness while playing with other children. When called, he did not respond, and he recovered within less than two minutes. It has happened multiple times this year, and after examination, the doctor said it was a case of petit mal epilepsy.Doctor's answer:
Hello, the main symptoms of petit mal epilepsy are sudden interruptions in mental activity, loss of consciousness, which may be accompanied by myoclonus or automatisms. The duration of the attack is relatively short, usually lasting only a few seconds and stopping naturally. This is an early symptom of epilepsy, and it is important to seek medical treatment promptly once it is detected.