Diagnostic Service
EEG
An electroencephalogram (EEG) records the electrical activity of the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp. EEG is commonly used in the evaluation or monitoring of seizures and epilepsy and may also have other neurological uses.
At Triveni, EEG is a Neurology-associated diagnostic service.
Associated specialist: Dr. Shreejeet Kumar — Neurologist.
General preparation
General EEG preparation can include having clean hair without oils, sprays or gels and discussing medicines beforehand. Patients should not stop seizure medicines or any other medicine without their medical provider's instruction. Some EEG protocols may involve additional instructions, including sleep-related preparation.
Test-specific activation or sleep-related instructions, if applicable, are provided when the EEG is arranged.
What happens during an EEG?
Electrodes are attached to the scalp to record brain electrical activity. During a standard EEG, a patient generally rests while recordings are made and may be asked to perform selected tasks such as opening/closing the eyes, deep breathing or viewing flashing light, depending on the test protocol.
FAQ
What is an EEG used for?
EEG records brain electrical activity and can support evaluation or monitoring in selected neurological situations, including seizures.
Can I enquire directly about EEG?
Yes. You may enquire directly about the service. Whether referral information, previous records or clinical review is needed depends on the individual situation.
Should I stop epilepsy medicine before EEG?
Do not stop seizure medicine unless specifically instructed by your treating medical provider.