How to diagnose epilepsy

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In today's society, there are many patients who are suffering from epilepsy. Their own health has been greatly affected, which leads to their own and family life. Patients with this disease should be treated as soon as possible. Now I will tell you how to diagnose epilepsy.

How to diagnose epilepsy

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.