Absence Seizures

A few seconds of blank stare time is the quickest indicator of an absence seizure. People who are experiencing an absence seizure don't talk, listen, or seem to understand anything. These are further absence seizure signs and symptoms including :

Standing still
Smacking the lips or chewing with the mouth open
Fluttering eyelids
Suddenly not talking or moving
Immediately after the seizure, resume normal activities.
Complications of absence seizures include :

Learning challenges
Behavioral issues
Social exclusion
If you have any of these symptoms visit a Neurologist to be diagnosed and treated properly.

Absence seizures are brought on by variant causes, such as :

Aberrant brain activity
Genetic predisposition
Altered neurotransmitter levels.
Children that experience absence seizures often share certain characteristics:

Age: Children between the ages of 4 and 14 are more likely to experience absence seizures.
Sex: Girls are more likely to experience absence seizures.
Family history: A close relative who also has seizures affects over half of children who experience absence seizures.

The tests listed below can help in Absence Seizures diagnosis and evaluation :

Electroencephalography (EEG) to measure electrical brain waves.
Brain scans such as MRI

There are numerous anti-seizure medications that can be used to treat absence seizures. Besides, a few lifestyle adjustments may help prevent absence seizures.

Pharmacological treatment :

Ethosuximide
Valproic acid
Lamotrigine
Nonpharmacological treatment:

Dietary therapy
Take medication correctly.
Get enough sleep.
Wear a medical alert bracelet.