What is an EEG?
The term “EEG” stands for Electroencephalogram. The EEG is a medical test that measures the electrical activity of the brain and, among other things, is used for the diagnosis of epilepsy. Electrodes are placed on the scalp to pick up the electrical activity that is occurring in the brain. It is a non-invasive test that is used when a doctor suspects that an episodic behavior is being caused by an electrical disorder in the brain. Episodic staring spells, shaking of the body, fainting spells or convulsive seizures are common behaviors that may be symptoms of electrical problems in the brain. However, there are other episodic behaviors that may lead a doctor to order an EEG for a patient. These may include some psychiatric symptoms such as poor emotional control or sudden onset of a loss of impulse control. For example, rapid mood swings or repetitive episodes of explosive aggression (against self, others or property) can sometimes be associated with brain electrical disorders. The doct
