Epilepsy & Seizures Diagnosis & Tests
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- Q What other conditions are misdiagnosed as epilepsy?
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Many conditions may be misdiagnosed as epilepsy including psychogenic seizures, medication induced or alcohol withdrawal seizures, fainting spells, acute anxiety attacks, migraine with aura and benign febrile seizures in small children. A... Full Answer
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- Q How is epilepsy (seizure disorder) diagnosed?
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In order to diagnose your seizure disorder, also known as epilepsy, your doctor will consider your symptoms, review your medical history, and conduct a neurological exam. The neurological exam will allow your doctor to evaluate your intellectual... Full Answer
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- Q What is the prognosis for Dravet syndrome?
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As children with Dravet syndrome get older, their decline in cognitive function stabilizes, and in many, it improves slightly. However, most teenagers with Dravet syndrome are dependent on caregivers. The degree of cognitive impairment appears to... Full Answer
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- Q What are diagnostic tests for seizures and epilepsy?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyThe chief tools used to diagnose seizures and epilepsy are: Electroencephalogram (EEG): This test shows how well the electrical activity of your brain is working. Prolonged EEG-video monitoring: An EEG and video cameras record your brain... Full Answer
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- Q What can I expect during a Wada test?
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The following is the procedure for a Wada test -- a routine procedure for patients who are being evaluated for certain types of brain surgery: You will be brought into the procedure room and positioned lying flat on an x-ray table with your head... Full Answer
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- Q What happens after a Wada test?
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The following occurs after a Wada test -- a routine procedure for patients who are being evaluated for certain types of brain surgery: When the procedure is completed, the catheter in your groin will be removed. Pressure will be applied to your... Full Answer
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- Q How long does it take to recover from a Wada test?
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The following are discharge instructions after undergoing a Wada test -- a routine procedure for patients who are being evaluated for certain types of brain surgery: After discharge, take it easy for the next 72 hours. The day you come home... Full Answer
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- Q How do I prepare for a Wada test?
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The following are the things you need to know before undergoing the Wada test -- a routine procedure for patients who are being evaluated for certain types of brain surgery: You will need to have routine blood tests, including a chemistry... Full Answer
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- Q How do I prepare for a Wada test if I have diabetes?
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The following are special instructions for taking the Wada test (a routine procedure for patients who are being evaluated for certain types of brain surgery) if you have diabetes: For those who take insulin regularly, take half your neutral... Full Answer
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- Q What happens before an angiogram for a Wada test?
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Immediately before your angiogram for a Wada test -- a routine procedure for patients who are being evaluated for certain types of brain surgery: You will be asked to put on a hospital gown and to remove any jewelry, dentures, hair clips, or... Full Answer
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