Diseases and Conditions
Absence seizure
Dietary therapy
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
Coping and support
Preparing for an appointment
Risk factors
Certain factors are common to children who have absence seizures, including:
- Age. Absence seizures are more common in children between the ages of 4 and 14.
- Sex. Absence seizures are more common in girls.
- Family members who have seizures. Nearly half of children with absence seizures have a close relative who has seizures.
