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This article is from the Epilepsy FAQ, by Andrew Patrick (andrew@calvin.dgbt.doc.ca) with numerous contributions by others.

38 How is Epilepsy diagnosed?

The diagnosis and evaluation of Epilepsy requires the physician to know
all about the seizures - when they started, the patient's appearance
before, during, and after a seizure, and any unusual behavioural
occurrences. A background of the family's health history is also
useful. In addition, an electroencephalogram (EEG) may help detect
areas of increased nerve cell activity.

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