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At what age should i test my child for epilepsy?
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None: With no symptoms of seizures, there is never any reason to test. Consult your pediatrician.
Answered 10/23/2017
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There is no test: If a kid has seizures and they don't grow out of them we call it epilepsy. A kid can have an abnormal EEG and never have a seizure or have a normal EEG and have them often. There are a few medical conditions where it might be expected to develop & these you can discuss with the kids doc.
Answered 7/10/2017
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