Question
My child sometimes has twitching or cramping symptoms at night or during the day. Can you tell me what diseases a 24-hour EEG can check for?
Answer
A 24-hour EEG can be used to check for conditions related to abnormal brainwave patterns, including epilepsy. However, a single EEG test may not always confirm a diagnosis of epilepsy, and sometimes multiple tests are needed. It is recommended that parents take their child to a regular hospital for a detailed examination by a specialist doctor to determine the cause. If it’s just a simple left leg cramp without other symptoms, the likelihood of epilepsy is relatively low. If epilepsy is present, medication treatment is usually required, and precautions should be taken to avoid overexertion and maintain emotional stability.