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Also known as: EEG.
Electroencephalogram, or EEG, detects brain activity using electrodes attached to the scalp. It is a medical test performed to diagnose epilepsy among other brain disorders.
The electroencephalogram is fairly simple. A technician marks where to attach the electrodes and then applies the flat medical discs with a special adhesive. Then the patient relaxes with the eyes closed during the test. You may need to perform a few tests, such as looking at pictures or flashing light, performing deep breathing, or doing math problems to stimulate the brain during the test.
You may need to avoid any hair product aside from basic shampoo and conditioner before the test. Caffeine should also be avoided.
The only risk of electroencephalogram is the possible triggering of a seizure. No other risks are related to the test.
Reviewed by: Prasanna Jayakar, MD, PhD.
This page was last updated on: March 02, 2020 12:14 PM
A seizure is a sudden abnormal burst of electrical activity in one or more parts of the brain that interrupt the normal brain signals and result in a wide variety of symptoms such as loss of conciousness and uncontrollable muscle spasms.
Childhood epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes an infant or a child to have repeated seizures over time. Seizures, also known as convulsions, are episodes in which brain activity is disturbed, causing changes in attention or behavior.
Any condition that adversely affects the function of any part of the nervous system is called a nervous system disorder.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a magnet, radio waves and a computer to produce detailed pictures of organs of the body. The Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) technique is a form of magnetic resonance imaging that is used to map out the areas of the brain which are responsible for movement, sensation, vision and language/speech.