Petit mal seizure
Overview
Petit mal seizures are more common in children than in adults. Many children outgrow them, but some children develop other types of seizures.
Symptoms
Someone having an absence seizure may appear to stare into space for a few seconds. Other symptoms include lip smacking, eyelid fluttering, and chewing motions.
Treatments
Absence seizures can be controlled with anti-seizure medication.
