absence seizures

Absence seizures are a type of brief neurological event, often lasting only a few seconds, where a person temporarily loses awareness or consciousness. During the seizure, they may stare blankly, and often there’s little to no memory of the event afterward. These seizures are caused by sudden, abnormal bursts of electrical activity in the brain’s areas responsible for consciousness. Commonly seen in children, absence seizures can happen multiple times a day and may affect learning or attention. They are usually manageable with medication and typically do not cause physical harm if properly treated.