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Can you tell me what is happening to a childs brain to create an abnormal eeg?

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Dr. Keith Ramsey answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

Most common: Causes would be damaged brain tissue, seizure disorders, infections and medications. There are other non-specific abnormalities that may be difficult to explain.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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