Question
The child grinds their teeth, turns blue around the lips, and clenches their fists during seizures. Medication has been taken, but the situation has not been controlled. I want to ask if an EEG test is needed and what the cost would be.
Answer
EEG, or electroencephalogram, is a method of checking brain activity through the use of an electroencephalograph. It is non-invasive for the examinee. Although EEG has diagnostic value, it is limited by various factors and cannot usually be used as the sole basis for diagnosis. It needs to be combined with the patient’s symptoms, signs, other laboratory tests, or auxiliary examinations for comprehensive analysis.