What are absence seizures ?
Absence seizures are generalized seizures that look a lot like daydreaming. There is a pause in activity with blank stare, a brief lapse of awareness and possible a chewing or a blinking motion. They usually lasts 1 to 10 seconds and may occur many times a day. They may be confused with: – Daydreaming – Lack of attention – ADD, ADHD WHAT IS A GRAND MAL SEIZURE? A Grand Mal Seizure, now called a tonic-clonic seizure is a generalized seizure that usually begins with a sudden, hoarse cry and is followed by a loss of consciousness, a fall, and convulsions (stiffening of arms and legs followed by rhythmic jerking). Shallow breathing and drooling may occur. There may be a loss of bowel or bladder control, and occasionally the skin nails, lips may turn blue. They generally last1 to 3 minutes and are usually followed by confusion, headache, tiredness, soreness, difficulty with speech. WHAT IS FIRST AID FOR A TONIC CLONIC SEIZURE? – Stay calm and track time – Check for epilepsy or seizure disor
