If you have noticed that your child often daydreams or your child’s teacher has commented that your child often stares blankly and is not aware or responsive in class, chances are, your child is suffering from absence seizures. Absence seizures, also known as petit mal seizures, are brief seizures that cause a sudden lapse in
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What Treatment Options Are Available for an Epileptic Seizure?
Approximately three million adults and almost a half-million children in the United States have an active form of epilepsy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Epilepsy is a chronic central nervous system disorder which is most notably characterized by seizures of various kinds and severities. If you have been diagnosed with
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Do you experience uncontrolled eye blinking? While it may not be life-threatening, blepharospasm can certainly be a bothersome issue. Fortunately, this neurological condition is manageable with the insight and skill of an experienced neurologist. What Is Blepharospasm? Blepharospasm is a fairly rare neurological condition that affects about 20,000 Americans — the majority of which are
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