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	* Petit mal - (Disease): Definition
		Petit mal seizures occur most commonly in people under age 20, usually in children ages 6 to 12.
		Petit mal seizures often affect people younger than 20, and children between the ages of 6 and 12 are most likely to have them.
		Petit mal: a short period of staring, fluttering eyelids, or twitching of facial muscles...
	en.mimi.hu /disease/petit_mal.html (338 words)

	Petit Mal or Absence Seizure Disorder (Epilepsy) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Petit mal or absence seizures are characterized by a period of altered consciousness, which may only appear as a blank stare.
		Petit mal seizures may be mistaken for a lack of attention or daydreaming.
		Seizures may be preceded by a warning sign such as a strange feeling, an unusual taste or odor, or a headache.
	www.lakeside.ca /Patient_Info/seizure_disorder_petit_mal.htm (467 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Petit mal seizure
		A petit mal seizure is a temporary disturbance of brain function caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain and characterized by abrupt, short-term lack of conscious activity ("absence") or other abnormal change in behavior.
		Causes may be unidentifiable, or identified as congenital brain abnormalities, complications of kidney or liver disease, or brain injuries from trauma or birth complications.
		Petit mal seizures may stop spontaneously after the child reaches adulthood, they may continue indefinitely, or the person may progress to a grand mal seizure.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000696.htm (1048 words)

	Absence Seizures (Petit Mal Seizures) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Although both forms of generalized seizures cause the patient to lose consciousness temporarily, only the grand mal form produces symptoms of a true convulsion, in which the person stiffens falls to the ground, with clenching of the teeth and rhythmic muscle contractions that may last two minutes or longer.
		Unlike a grand mal seizure, an absence seizure causes a loss of consciousness that is usually 30 seconds or less, and is barely noticeable.
		Therefore, a child with repeated absence seizures is said to have childhood absence epilepsy or petit mal epilepsy.
	www.dental.am /more.php?id=1627_0_10_0_M (1099 words)

	Generalized Seizures - Trileptal.com
		Absence seizures (petit mal) are brief and may consist of only a short cessation of physical movement and loss of attention.
		Petit mal may be confused with simple or complex partial seizures.
		The first stage of grand mal seizures is called the tonic phase in which the muscles suddenly contract, causing the patient to fall and lie rigidly for about 10 to 30 seconds.
	www.trileptal.com /info/understanding/generalseizures.jsp (310 words)

	Seizure (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Seizure can be as dramatic as global (Grand Mal) seizure where the patient is unable to control muscle tone.
		Or seizure can be as quiet as a focal (Petit Mal) seizure where the patient may experience a tremor in one arm or a blank stare for a few seconds.
		A single grand mal seizure is not considered a life threat, and the first aider intervention should be to "protect" the patient, not control the seizure.
	www.emergencymedicaled.com /15Seizure.htm (618 words)

	dreddyclinic.com - Grand mal seizure
		A grand mal seizure - also known as a tonic-clonic seizure - is a common type of seizure, characterized by loss of consciousness, falling down, loss of bowel or bladder control, and rhythmic convulsions.
		Although the signs and symptoms of a grand mal seizure may be easy to recognize, diagnosing the underlying causes of seizure disorders may be difficult.
		For seizure disorders that don't respond well to medications, surgery may be an option if the seizures are localized to a particular part of the brain and that part of the brain can be removed without serious consequences.
	www.dreddyclinic.com /findinformation/gg/grandmalseizure.htm (1554 words)

	dreddyclinic.com - Petit mal seizure
		Petit mal seizure - also known as absence seizure - is a type of seizure that most often occurs in children.
		Children who were young when the seizures first started, who have no other neurologic problems and who have seizures well controlled by medications are most likely to outgrow their seizures.
		Petit mal seizures may occur for weeks or months before an adult notices them, because they're so brief.
	www.dreddyclinic.com /findinformation/pp/petitmalseizure.htm (1298 words)

	Epilepsy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Absence seizures (sometimes referred to as petit mal seizures) involve an interruption to consciousness where the person experiencing the seizure seems to become vacant and unresponsive for a short period of time (usually up to 30 seconds).
		Tonic-clonic seizures (sometimes referred to as grand mal seizures), involve an initial contraction of the muscles (tonic phase) which may involve tongue biting, urinary incontinence and the absence of breathing.
		In most cases, the proper emergency response to a Generalized Tonic/Clonic epileptic seizure is simply to prevent the patient from self-injury by moving him or her away from sharp edges, placing something soft beneath the head, and carefully moving the person onto his or her side to avoid asphyxiation.
	www.thirdaid.com /conditions/Epilepsy.htm (2078 words)

	MSN Encarta - Search Results - petit mal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		In a second type of epilepsy, known as generalized seizure, tonic clonic, grand mal, or convulsion, the whole brain is involved.
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	encarta.msn.com /petit+mal.html (106 words)

	Seizure \| AHealthyMe.com
		A grand mal seizure lasts between two and five minutes, and the person may be confused or have trouble talking when he regains consciousness (post-ictal state).
		A jacksonian seizure is a partial seizure characterized by tingling, stiffening, or jerking of an arm or leg.
		A physical examination is conducted to verify that a patient's seizures are caused by epilepsy, and surgery is not used to treat patients with severe psychiatric disturbances or medical problems that raise risk factors to unacceptable levels.
	www.ahealthyme.com /topic/seizure (3234 words)

	Grand mal seizure
		A grand mal seizure — also known as a tonic-clonic seizure — is a type of seizure characterized by loss of consciousness, falling down, loss of bowel or bladder control, and rhythmic convulsions.
		Although the signs and symptoms of a grand mal seizure may be easy to recognize, it may be difficult for a doctor to diagnose the underlying causes of seizure disorders.
		In children who don't seem to have a focal point to their seizures and who regularly fall to the ground during their seizures, surgery to split the tissue that connects the brain's two hemispheres — called the corpus callosum — may dramatically reduce "drop seizures" without adversely affecting the brain's other functions.
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DS/00222.html (1494 words)

	Petit mal seizure (Disease) - Southwest Washington Medical Center
		A single EEG (electroencephalograph) or multiple EEG exams may be necessary to show changes typical of petit mal seizures.
		Absence status epilepticus (multiple, frequently-repeated seizures) may be treated with intravenous medications and other treatments, as is done for status epilepticus with a generalized tonic-clonic seizure.
		Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if a seizure lasts longer than 2 to 3 minutes or if there is no history of previous seizures.
	www.swmedicalcenter.com /13943.cfm (1007 words)

	Petit mal seizure
		Petit mal seizure — also known as absence seizure — is a type of seizure that most often occurs in children.
		Petit mal seizures often affect people younger than 20, and children between the ages of 4 and 12 are most likely to have them.
		Often, the cause of petit mal seizures is unknown.
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DS/00216.html (1128 words)

	ENLmedical.com: Conditions And Concerns: Medical Encyclopedia: Petit mal seizure
		Typical petit mal seizures last only a few seconds, with full recovery and no confusion.
		A physical examination is usually normal, although with atypical petit mal seizures, some neurologic abnormalities may be present along with the seizures.
		Absence status epilepticus (multiple frequently repeated seizures) is treated by intravenous diazepam (Valium), and other treatments as for status epilepticus of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure.
	www.enlmedical.com /article/000696.htm (752 words)

	Seizure First Aid (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		A seizure is a sudden release of energy by the brain.
		Petit mal seizures are short staring spells or quick moments when the child is not paying attention.
		Complex partial seizures seem to be a release of energy from only part of the brain.
	www.cshcn.org /resources/seizure-first-aid_eng_PL.htm (518 words)

	Understanding Epilepsy Terms
		This type of seizure is characterized by a 5-15 second lapse of consciousness during which the patient may experience fluttering of the eyes, staring into space, and upward movement of the eyes.
		Tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures are what many people think of when they hear the word "epilepsy".
		A: During a complex partial seizure (formerly temporal lobe or psychomotor seizure), the patient experiences impaired consciousness and may appear to be dazed or confused.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/childhood_epilepsy/67542 (494 words)

	Pharmacology of Drug Enantiomers Indicated in Absence Seizures (Petit Mal) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Absence seizure (petit mal) is classified as a form of generalised epilepsy which spreads to produce characteristic electroencephalographic abnormality throughout both hemispheres of the brain
		Absence seizure (petit mal) is characterized by brief episodes of transient loss of awareness, responsiveness, and memory.
		The seizure type and signs of diffuse brain damage, age of onset of absence epilepsy, family history, treatment and seizure control, occurrence of side-effects and any possible causative and triggering factors were recorded.
	www.cis.um.edu.mt /~phcy/symp98/DaphneGalea.html (981 words)

	SEIZURE DISORDER, PETIT MAL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Don't climb on ladders or roofs or anything that may be dangerous should you have a seizure.
		If the patient is injured during a seizure, has difficulty breathing, or does not regain consciousness shortly after the seizure.
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	www.apma-nc.com /PatientEducation/seizure_disorder_petit_mal.htm (503 words)

	A Resource on Pediatric Seizures and Epilepsy from PediatricNeurology.com
		This includes febrile seizures, petit mal epilepsy, grand mal (or tonic clonic) epilepsy, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Benign Rolandic Seizures.
		If you made it to the Childhood Seizure e-Book, you have probably recently been through an experience where you thought your child was dying.
		Seizures occur over a lifetime of about 11% of all people, although only 0.5% to 3% of the population will have epilepsy.
	www.pediatricneurology.com /seizures.htm (570 words)

	Healthopedia.com - Absence Seizure (Petit Mal Seizure)
		Seizures are caused by sudden, large discharges of electrical impulses from brain cells.
		Absence seizures were formerly called petit mal seizures.
		Seizures are divided into two main types: generalized and partial.
	www.healthopedia.com /absence-seizure (322 words)

	Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery - Healthy Kids and Pediatrics - health and medical information produced by doctors
		An absence (Petit Mal) seizure involves a brief loss of awareness, which can be accompanied by blinking or mouth twitching.
		Petit Mal seizures have a very characteristic appearance on an electroencephalogram (EEG).
		Sometimes, it is difficult to distinguish a partial seizure from a petit mal seizure, but they can be differentiated on an EEG.
	www.medicinenet.com /pediatric_epilepsy_surgery/article.htm (498 words)

	Petit Seizure...2 yr.old
		A few days ago my 2 year old son experienced what my pediatrician said was a petit mal seizure.
		No permanent damage is done to the brain during an petit mal seizure.
		petit mal seizure occurrs as part of the syndrome of Childhood Absence
	www.medhelp.org /perl6/neuro/archive/8165.html (303 words)

	Petit-mal
		Petit-mal seizures consist of staring spells where the person is unresponsive.
		These seizures are congenital in etiology, and are not due to exposure to any agents or trauma.
		However, if you are concerned that you are experiencing petit-mal seizures I would recommend seeing a neurologist or local medical doctor for diagnostic and possible treatment options specific to your medical condition.
	www.medhelp.org /perl6/neuro/archive/679.html (274 words)

	Epilepsy - Seizure Disorders
		until seizure stops (or max of 20 mg.) It is short-acting 15-20 min.
		Long acting Dilantin should be given to prevent recurrent status seizure.
		Paraldehyde soln IV at 5 ml/500 ml D5W at 50ml/h till seizure is controlled.
	members.tripod.com /enotes/epilepsy.htm (309 words)

	AllRefer Health - Petit Mal Seizure (Absence Seizure, Seizure - Absence, Seizure - Petit Mal)
		AllRefer Health - Petit Mal Seizure (Absence Seizure, Seizure - Absence, Seizure - Petit Mal)
		Alternate Names : Absence Seizure, Seizure - Absence, Seizure - Petit Mal
		Petit Mal Seizure Overview, Causes, and Risk Factors
	health.allrefer.com /health/petit-mal-seizure-info.html (536 words)

	Petit Mal Seizure -- eCureMe.com
		This type of seizure is more common in those under age 20.
		Usually begin between ages 6 to 14 years and resolve by age 20
		There is an atypical form of absence seizure that differs from the typical form in its duration (i.e., lasts longer), has a slower onset, slower recovery, and may be associated with confusion.
	www.ecureme.com /emyhealth/data/Petit_Mal_Seizure.asp (235 words)

	Petit Mal Seizure Treatment
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	Healthopedia.com - Absence Seizure: Diagnosis & Tests (Petit Mal Seizure)
		If a seizure occurs during the EEG, the abnormal activity can be detected.
		A normal EEG does not rule out seizures.
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	www.healthopedia.com /absence-seizure/diagnosis.html (244 words)

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