What basis does the diagnosis of epilepsy need

summary

In our daily life, we see that some patients have systemic convulsions and foaming at the time of onset. We all think that this disease is terrible. In fact, in our life, we see that the onset of this kind of disease is mainly epilepsy. For patients with this disease, we should treat them as soon as possible. Next, I will discuss the basis for the diagnosis of epilepsy Let me tell you the problem.

What basis does the diagnosis of epilepsy need

First: electroencephalogram examination: according to the location, form, frequency and other characteristics of abnormal discharge, to help diagnose the type of epileptic seizures, help to clarify the treatment plan, help doctors judge the overall situation of brain function from the physiological point of view.

Second: brain CT examination: structural imaging examination, which is suitable for epileptic patients caused by brain organic damage. The examination can show "epileptic focus". If necessary, it can be further confirmed by MRI. Material compliance.

Third: blood concentration detection: generally refers to the concentration of drugs in the whole blood. Generally, the action intensity of drugs is directly proportional to the concentration of drugs in plasma. It can be used as the basis to adjust the drug and dose, and judge the patient's medication

matters needing attention

For some patients, in addition to the above examination, the doctor may also require biochemical examination if necessary. Clinical suspected of epilepsy caused by various intracranial infections or congenital metabolic diseases, should be biochemical examination, in order to determine the cause of epilepsy, if necessary, lumbar puncture for cerebrospinal fluid examination.