10 Critical Factors To Know About Absence Seizures

4. Diagnosis

Only a medical professional can diagnosis an absence seizure. He or she will ask for a written description of what happens during the seizure from a teacher, parent or another family member. A doctor will then perform an electroencephalogram or an EEG to determine if there are abnormalities with the patient’s electrical activity in the brain. During the procedure, a patient will be asked to breathe rapidly or close their eyes while lights are flashed. This may make it easier to determine seizure patterns on an EEG.