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What is an absence seizure?

Dr. Daniel R. Spogen, MD
Dr. Daniel R. Spogen, MD on behalf of Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
Family Practitioner

Absence seizures are one of several kinds of seizures. These seizures are sometimes referred to as petit mal seizures. Absence seizures are characterized by a brief loss and return of consciousness, generally not followed by a period of lethargy.

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