Epilepsy : Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Types, Diagnosis, Medications, Treatment and Management

Neurophysiological test

Neurophysiological test
Neurophysiological test

This non-invasive examination involves a physician assessing different psychological, motor and sensory functions of the patient. A number of genetic causes of epilepsy may be unveiled in this part of the examination. This examination encompasses varied functions, hence, it helps in diagnosing the type of seizures; focal or generalized. Depending upon the specific deficit of muscular or non-muscular sensory perception, the neurophysician can locate the source of focal onset seizure.