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Please answer me. is a migraine shown on an eeg?

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Dr. Hanul Bhandari answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine

See below: An electroencephalogram (eeg) is not used to confirm the diagnosis of a migraine. Proper history, examination, and ancillary tests are employed to help confirm a diagnosis of migraine. Please consult with a neurologist, if you are experiencing migraines. Hope that helps!

Answered 4/11/2014

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