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Can a 16 year old have an abnormal eeg done is hospital but not have epilepsy had 1 positive eeg but never another seizure?
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Abnormal EEG: After the seizure, if aeeag is done withing 24 hrs, it is abnormal. Usually the anti seizure meds are not started after just one seizure. If never had a repeat seizure, i would doubt the diagnosis of epilepsy. Consult with a neurologist.
Answered 5/2/2014
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