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What Causes A 2 Year Old To Suddenly Start Staring Without Moving Or Blinking?

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what would cause a 2 year old to suddenly start staring without moving or blinking? he has has had several episodes. he doesnt respond even if you wave your hand in front of his eyes or try any other way to interact with him. these episodes last several seconds.
Sat, 3 May 2014
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Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Your history suggests that your son is probably suffering from Petitmal epilepsy.
this can be confirmed by EEg recording.
Better consult pediatrician to cofirm the diagnosis and proper treatment.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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What Causes A 2 Year Old To Suddenly Start Staring Without Moving Or Blinking?

Hi, Thank you for asking question on health care magic. Your history suggests that your son is probably suffering from Petitmal epilepsy. this can be confirmed by EEg recording. Better consult pediatrician to cofirm the diagnosis and proper treatment. Hope this answer will serve your purpose Please feel free to ask any more queries if required Take care Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH Associate professor of pediatrics