We used to call them petit mal seizures. They are more common in children but adults

Posted on August 18, 2026 at 09:34:27 PM by koalemos

can have them as well. They are usually brief and, yes, they can go unnoticed as they typically do not cause patients to drop. Occasionally, behaviors like eyelid fluttering, lip smacking or repetitive hand movements can give you a clue.
I work as a neurologist, BTW.

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not familiar with absence seizures - By Adamantiumblue August 18, 2026 at 08:45:32 PM
- We used to call them petit mal seizures. They are more common in children but adults - By koalemos August 18, 2026 at 09:34:27 PM
- patients basically just get a blank stare for a few seconds and are otherwise fine - By DoctorD August 18, 2026 at 08:51:16 PM

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We used to call them petit mal seizures. They are more common in children but adults