<<forEachTiddler where 'tiddler.tags.contains(context.inTiddler.title)' sortBy tiddler.title ascending write '"*[["+tiddler.title+"]]\n"'>> <<tiddler AutoRefresh with: force>> Absence seizures (petit mal) are a form of generalised epilepsy that is mostly seen in children. The typical age of onset of 3-10 years old and girls are affected twice as commonly as boys ''Features'' absences last a few seconds and are associated with a quick recovery seizures may be provoked by hyperventilation or stress the child is usually unaware of the seizure they may occur many times a day EEG: bilateral, symmetrical 3Hz spike and wave pattern ''Management'' sodium valproate and ethosuximide are first-line treatment good prognosis - 90-95% become seizure free in adolescence