Question 1

my 32mo son has apraxia of speech. eeg showed slow brain waves at the back of his brain. what does this mean? waiting for neuro to set

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Not significant: At this age eeg is not helpful and should actually show posterior slowing of youth.  Most boys this age have trouble producing speech but understand well.  This is just a delay in good control of the mouth and is not a significant disability.  Apraxia is just a term to describe awkward use of the mouth and tongue.  It is a normal phase of speech development is many children.

Question 2

what does slow brain waves on an eeg mean?

Accepted Answer

Not clear: It could be due to medications or brain injury or systemic poisons. If there is severe slowing, it could indicate deep coma with poor chances of recovery.

Question 3

does an eeg show seizures or just the brain waves?

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BOTH possible: A multi-channel eeg (electro-encephalo-gram) shows brain waves as they are happening.  If someone 'just happened' to have a seizure while connected to the eeg machine then that would show up also (but that event is unlikely). Eeg's usually show other precursors to seizures (e.g. Spike/wave/slowing).

Question 4

what else could have shown positive on an eeg besides a seizure can other things look like seizure brain waves?

Accepted Answer

Complicated: Without being able to see and examine the eeg it is difficult to know what you are referring to.  Have this looked at by the neurologist who ordered it, and have them explain it to you.

Question 5

i've got to go for an eeg for my seizure too look at my brain waves. could i cover my eyes while i'm doing my eeg?

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Yes, mostly: Part of what is assessed in an eeg is the change in brain activity as the eyes open and close, as well as in response to flashing lights.  While the technician will ask you to open your eyes for brief periods during the test to record these responses, the majority of the test can be performed with you lying down quietly with your eyes closed.

Question 6

my 10 year old daughter had an eeg and the results came back showing she had a lot of activity going on at the back of her brain, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Confusing question: This is a question best answered by the neurologist who interpreted the brainwave study.There should be brain activity throughout the brain. The eeg is designed to determine the strength and pattern of activity.It can also localize areas where an abnormal amount or pattern originates. Your description might suggest that is an area of trouble.Clarify this with the doc.

Question 7

i had an eeg done and the results said that my brain shows signs of that with someone who has a tendency to have seizures. what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Likely nonspecific: An EEG showing paroxysmal activity can be related to migraine, prior head or neck injury, or even family history of such tracings, besides true epilepsy.  Therefore, if you have never had a seizure, this is of little significance.  Would encourage full face to face discussion with your neurologist at this point.

Question 8

at 20 days of birth & at 3 months my child suffered from seizure.her eeg report shows seizure disorder (g.t.c.s-2 to hypoxic brain).what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Lack of O2 to Brain: That means that his seizures are due to lack of oxygen going to his brain either before/during or after delivery
he needs to be followed up by your pediatrician and padiatric neurologist.

Question 9

past week i have had pressure in back of my head along with vertigo, i am worried of a brain tumor 2 years ago i had a cat scan and eeg can back fine?

Accepted Answer

No: You need to do more scans this time to rule out any new issues. Most time it is not serious, but it is hard to predict without ct or mri.

Question 10

my 5yr old son has had two abnormal eeg's. it's in one area of his brain, could a tumor be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation.: EEGs are done when one suspects seizure activity.
Focal areas of seizure activity, determined by abnormal EEG may need further testing in the form of scans of the brain. You should consult a doctor/pediatric neurologist to look further into this. This is not alarming but needs further tests at least to disprove such diagnosis.

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My 32mo son has apraxia of speech eeg showed slow brain waves at the back of his brain what does this mean waiting for neuro to set

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My 32mo son has apraxia of speech. eeg showed slow brain waves at the back of his brain. what does this mean? waiting for neuro to set

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What does slow brain waves on an eeg mean?

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Does an eeg show seizures or just the brain waves?

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What else could have shown positive on an eeg besides a seizure can other things look like seizure brain waves?

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I've got to go for an eeg for my seizure too look at my brain waves. could i cover my eyes while i'm doing my eeg?

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My 10 year old daughter had an eeg and the results came back showing she had a lot of activity going on at the back of her brain, what does this mean?

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I had an eeg done and the results said that my brain shows signs of that with someone who has a tendency to have seizures. what does that mean?

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At 20 days of birth & at 3 months my child suffered from seizure.her eeg report shows seizure disorder (g.t.c.s-2 to hypoxic brain).what does it mean?

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Past week i have had pressure in back of my head along with vertigo, i am worried of a brain tumor 2 years ago i had a cat scan and eeg can back fine?

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My 5yr old son has had two abnormal eeg's. it's in one area of his brain, could a tumor be the cause?

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