Specialist in Electroencephalogram

An Electroencephalogram (EEG) is used to measure the brain's electrical activity. It is a monitoring tool that does not hurt the brain. It records the patterns of electric impulses that brain cells use to talk to each other. Electrodes, which are small sensors, are placed on the scalp for an EEG. This testing kind is generally used for treating patients with Epilepsy.

The EEG recording machine is connected to these electrodes by wires. The electrodes measure the brain waves and send the information to a computer, which keeps track of the results.

Depending on the condition EEG is of the following types:

Routine EEGs: The electrical activity in our brains is different when we are sleeping or when we are awake.

Sleep-deprived EEG: To check the electrical patterns in your brain while you sleep.

Ambulatory EEG: A regular EEG may not be enough to tell if someone has epilepsy. During an ambulatory EEG, you wear an EEG helmet for a few hours or days at a time. This makes it more likely that the EEG will be able to catch you having a seizure.

EEG is non-invasive and painless, so there's no discomfort. The neurologist-performed test takes 1 hour. EEG test protocol:

First, the patient will lie on the exam table. The doctor measures the head and notes electrode sites.

Electrodes are linked to the machine, which records impulses, using a glue-like substance.

On the computer screen, wavy lines represent the electrodes' data on brain electrical activity.

The doctor may advise the patient to breathe quickly and slowly or look at a flashing light to analyse brain wave patterns.

After the test, the doctor will remove the electrodes and clean out the gel.

Other kinds of testing methods for examination of patients are Videonystagmography(VNG) and Nerve Conduction Study(NCS).

VNG test is specially used to diagnose Vertigo patients and people who suffer with imbalance and dizziness.NCS is a test to diagnose nerve and other muscle related disorders.

Dr Vikram Kishore Reddy MBBS, DNB (Pediatrics), DNB (Neurology) is the expert Neurology doctor in Nizampet.

EEG tests are a common part of diagnosis for the majority of neurological conditions. Dr Vikram has years of experience in treating neurological disorders and conducting tests that will help him determine the root cause of any condition.

If you are suffering from a neurological condition, and need an expert doctor proficient in performing accurate tests, then book your appointment online or by phone at Dr Vikram’s neurocare in Nizampet.