FAQ
How can the doctor tell I have epilepsy when I haven’t been sent for any tests?
Epilepsy is a difficult condition to diagnose as there is no single test to confirm epilepsy. The diagnosis is based on a description of the seizure or seizure-like episode and the person’s medical history. Tests such as brain scans and an EEG (Electroencephalogram) can sometimes help to determine the cause or type of epilepsy but aren’t always needed for diagnosis. For more information get our
Diagnosis Leaflet or call our helpline on 0808 800 2 200