Diagnosis
What to do
If you think you have had a seizure, the first person to see is your GP (family doctor).
More detailsSeizure diary
A seizure diary is a good way of recording information about your epilepsy
More detailsDiagnosing epilepsy
Epilepsy can be difficult to diagnose. So, an epilepsy specialist will make a diagnosis based mainly on your symptoms.
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Many people find it useful to have a list of questions ready to ask their doctor.
More detailsEEG and epilepsy
An EEG (electroencephalogram) may be done in hospital in an outpatient clinic as part of diagnosis.
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An MRI scan is used to find out if you have any type of damage to your brain.
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