Electroencephalogram

Indications for electroencephalogram

• epilepsy;
• neurotic pathology of unknown origin;
• delay in psycholinguistic development;
• convulsive attacks of unknown origin;
• sleep disturbance;
• headaches;
• endocrine pathology;
• early and distant consequences of strokes;
• frequent attacks of fainting;
• testing hypotheses about the presence of neoplasms in the brain;
• suffered craniocerebral injuries;
• conditions after neurosurgical interventions.

Features conducting an electroencephalogram

During the examination, the doctor puts a special cap on the patient's head and attaches 19 electrodes to it, which register electrical impulses generated in the patient's brain and transmit this data to a computer.

During the examination, the patient is asked to perform various actions, for example: close and open the eyes, hold the breath, etc.
Recording of the electroencephalogram lasts from 30 to 60 minutes, without causing pain or discomfort. During this time, the doctor interprets the records taken from the EEG, finds out the causes of the disorders and makes appropriate conclusions.

Preparation for electroencephalogram

• one day before the examination, you should avoid drinking coffee and strong tea, energy drinks, and alcoholic beverages;
• you should first consult with a doctor about taking medications that may affect the result;
• hair should be dry, washed and without the use of special aerosols, sprays or gel for hair styling.

There are no contraindications to conducting an electroencephalogram

At NOVO Medical Center in Lviv, doctors recommend conducting an electroencephalogram as a screening of the brain to prevent or detect a problem in the initial stages, as this method is completely harmless, fast and informative Our specialists will help identify disorders, find out their origin, prescribe the necessary additional examinations and treatment in order to preserve health and improve the quality of life.