Diagnostic Tests for Seizures

Diagnostic Test list for Seizures:

The list of diagnostic tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Seizures includes:

• Physical examination
  • Blood pressure
  • Temperature (if elevated must consider meningitis, but may be due to respiratory infection, sinusitis)
  • Examine for neck stiffness which most commonly indicate meningitis or subarachnoid hemorrhage but may also indicate brain hemorrhage or cerebral abscess
  • Full neurological examination
  • Examine for papilledema which may suggest cerebral abscess, brain hemorrhage or brain tumor
• Blood tests
  • Full blood count and ESR
  • Renal function tests
  • Electrolytes, including calcium
  • Liver function test
  • Fasting blood sugar
  • Syphilis serology
• Radiological investigations
  • CT or MRI of the brain may be indicated and may detect a brain tumor, brain cyst, brain malformation, brain abscess or mesotemporal sclerosis (from lack of oxygen during childbirth)
• Electroencephalogram (EEG), usually with sleep deprivation - to diagnose epilepsy.
• Video Electroencephalogram (EEG) - limited mainly to frequent seizures or to diagnostic dilemmas.

Home Diagnostic Testing

These home medical tests may be relevant to Seizures causes:

• Nerve Neuropathy: Related Home Testing:
  • Home Diabetes Test Kits
  • Home Blood Glucose Testing Kits

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