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Is An Eeg Test Advisable For Adhd?

Hello Doctor, my 3 years son is under treatment for ADHD since last two months, though doctor didnt advice me to do EEG or MRI but my friends are saying you should have done EEG test to make sure that my son has a ADHD. if i do this test does it will be helpful ?

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Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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Pediatrician,  's  Response
Hi, thanks for asking.
I can understand your concerns.
EEG for diagnosis of ADHD is still under research. At present ADHD is only diagnosed clinically. In my opinion EEG for diagnosis of ADHD is not required.
I hope I have helped you
Thank you
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  Dr. Arun's  Response
Hi
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
EEG is to diagnose epilepsy or seizures.
Not required for ADHD diagnosis
Wishing your child good health
Regards
Dr Arun
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Is An Eeg Test Advisable For Adhd?

Hi, thanks for asking. I can understand your concerns. EEG for diagnosis of ADHD is still under research. At present ADHD is only diagnosed clinically. In my opinion EEG for diagnosis of ADHD is not required. I hope I have helped you Thank you