Diagnosing epilepsy

Find out about diagnosing epilepsy

How is epilepsy diagnosed

Discover how epilepsy is diagnosed in children and young people, including tests like EEGs and brain scans, and what to expect during the process.

Why you need an epilepsy diagnosis

Learn why getting an epilepsy diagnosis is vital for children and young people, and how it helps guide treatment, safety, and support planning.

Tests used in diagnosing epilepsy

Explore the tests used to diagnose epilepsy in children and young people, including EEGs, brain scans, and what to expect during the process.

Neuroimaging (brain scans)

Find out how brain scans like MRI and CT help diagnose epilepsy in children and young people, and what to expect during neuroimaging tests.

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

Discover how EEGs help diagnose epilepsy in children and young people. Learn what to expect and how this painless test records brain activity.

More information about epilepsy

Causes of epilepsy

Learn about the causes of epilepsy, including genetic, metabolic, unknown origins, and epilepsy in infants, from Young Epilepsy.

Epilepsy syndromes

Learn about common childhood and rare infancy epilepsy syndromes in this informative guide from Young Epilepsy.

Epileptic seizures

Understand epileptic seizures, their types, causes, and management. Find resources and support for living with epilepsy.

Treatments for epilepsy

Explore various epilepsy treatments, including medication, surgery, and dietary options. Find resources and support for managing epilepsy effectively.

Common co-occurring conditions

Explore common co-occurring conditions like autism, ADHD and dyspraxia in children with epilepsy, and how to recognise and support them early.

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