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EEG Shows Generalized Epileptiform Abnormalities, Increased Dosage Of Levipil, Sodium Valporate. Suggestions ?

sir in my brothers EEG report shows,ctAsslFlcATloN
Awake- Bifrontal and generalised spike, polyspike and wave discharges
Sleep - not obtained.
EKG- normal ::CLI NICAL I NTE RPRETATI ON
Abnormal EEG generalised epileptiform abnorrnalities were seen. Suggest
increase in dosage of T. Levipil to 750 mg/day or addition of T.Sodium Valporate
200 mg BD
TECHNICAL REPORT
Recording done with the patient awake showed a background activity of 9-10
Hz over both the posterior head region, symmetric and synchronous reacting to
eye opening and mental alerting. Bifrontal and generalised spike, polyspike and
wave discharges were noted. Single episode of generalised spikes and poly'
spike and wave discharges were seen during Hyperuentilation. photic
stimulation did not produce any added abnormality..........and my doctor advice to continue levipil 750/day.......sir this is any dangerous situation??
posted on Wed, 17 Jul 2013
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HI Thank for choosing HCM , No this not a danger situation, but the report is suggestive of having epileptic seizure, he will be in need of long life medication, unless natural remission of the disease happens,,, take care of your friend, have nice day.
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EEG Shows Generalized Epileptiform Abnormalities, Increased Dosage Of Levipil, Sodium Valporate. Suggestions ?

HI Thank for choosing HCM , No this not a danger situation, but the report is suggestive of having epileptic seizure, he will be in need of long life medication, unless natural remission of the disease happens,,, take care of your friend, have nice day.