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What Causes Sleepiness And Disorientation In A Child?
3rd grade student in my class is suddenly falling asleep for no apparent reason. He still has paper or objects in his hands or is the middle of a task and just stops and goes to sleep. He is sweaty to the touch and seems to be confused when he wakes. Parent says he hasn t done this in the past.
Wed, 10 Feb 2016
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He needs a neurological assessment for absence seizures. In absence seizures a child will usually be in a state of staring and stop his work and will be a little confused once regaining consciousness
He needs a neurological assessment for absence seizures. In absence seizures a child will usually be in a state of staring and stop his work and will be a little confused once regaining consciousness
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