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Infant. EEG Report Showed Abnormal Sleep Record, Showing Independent, Bihemispheric Epileptiform Activity. Treatment?

My 9 months old Son's EEG report (drug inducted sleep record) saying that, Background activity consist of 4-6 hz, 10-150 uv waves, Transient sleep spindles are seen. Independent sharp & slow wave activity is seen over the left fronto-central(F3,C3) & right centro-parietal (C4, P4) areas, intermittenty throughout the record.
Conclusion: Abnormal sleep record, showing independent, bihemispheric epileptiform activity.

Please suggest what treatment required to cure my son.
posted on Wed, 11 Sep 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic
you need not treat the abnormality in the EEG record if there are no convulsions
ifthis record associated with actual convulsions in the baby only he needs therapy
please conult a pediatrician or neuro physician if necessary
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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Infant. EEG Report Showed Abnormal Sleep Record, Showing Independent, Bihemispheric Epileptiform Activity. Treatment?

Hi, Thank you for asking question on health care magic you need not treat the abnormality in the EEG record if there are no convulsions ifthis record associated with actual convulsions in the baby only he needs therapy please conult a pediatrician or neuro physician if necessary Hope this answer will serve your purpose Take care Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH Associate professor of pediatrics