Clinical Neuro Physiology

EEG

An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test used to evaluate the electrical activity in the brain. Brain cells communicate with each other through electrical impulses, and an EEG can be used to help detect problems associated with this activity.

Here at Padma Diagnostic Centre Limited EEG is used to detect problems in the electrical activity of the brain that may be associated with certain brain disorders of the patients. Through EEG test the following disorders can be identified:

  • Seizure disorders, including epilepsy
  • Head injury
  • Encephalitis, or inflammation of the brain
  • Brain tumour
  • Encephalopathy, or brain dysfunction resulting from various causes
  • Memory problems
  • Stroke
  • Sleep disorders