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Peculiar EEG results
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Peculiar EEG results
by stacey, Oct 28, 1999 12:00AM
Perhaps you could tell me what does the following mean, on an EEG result:
"low voltage background activity with rapid beta and alpha waves"
I know that usually when alpha activity is increasing beta activity is decreasing and vice versa since these activities are present in exactly opposed states. How can both alpha and beta waves be rapid at the same time?
Also, do you know if the above situation can be related, or is common to any mental illness (specifically schizophrenia)?
Thank you in advance,
Stacey.
P.S - What can make the tester think I am sleepy or drowsy during the EEG when I wasn't napping at all, and by all means was completely awake (though with eyes closed)?
"low voltage background activity with rapid beta and alpha waves"
I know that usually when alpha activity is increasing beta activity is decreasing and vice versa since these activities are present in exactly opposed states. How can both alpha and beta waves be rapid at the same time?
Also, do you know if the above situation can be related, or is common to any mental illness (specifically schizophrenia)?
Thank you in advance,
Stacey.
P.S - What can make the tester think I am sleepy or drowsy during the EEG when I wasn't napping at all, and by all means was completely awake (though with eyes closed)?
Doctor's Answer
by HFHS MD - RG, Oct 29, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Stacey,
EEG results are used in conjunction with your clinical presentation. It would be unusual for a medical professional to diagnose an illness based solely on the results of an EEG. Also, it would be better for you to post your question under the neurology section as they have more expertise in this type of diagnostic examination.
Sincerely,
HFHS MD - RG
EEG results are used in conjunction with your clinical presentation. It would be unusual for a medical professional to diagnose an illness based solely on the results of an EEG. Also, it would be better for you to post your question under the neurology section as they have more expertise in this type of diagnostic examination.
Sincerely,
HFHS MD - RG
