Use this section to learn about diagnosing epilepsy. Find out how epilepsy is diagnosed, why you may need an epilepsy diagnosis, and the tests and technology used to diagnose epilepsy.
Click on the links for more information on each diagnosis topic.
Discover how epilepsy is diagnosed in children and young people, including tests like EEGs and brain scans, and what to expect during the process.
Learn why getting an epilepsy diagnosis is vital for children and young people, and how it helps guide treatment, safety, and support planning.
Explore the tests used to diagnose epilepsy in children and young people, including EEGs, brain scans, and what to expect during the process.
Find out how brain scans like MRI and CT help diagnose epilepsy in children and young people, and what to expect during neuroimaging tests.
Discover how EEGs help diagnose epilepsy in children and young people. Learn what to expect and how this painless test records brain activity.
Learn about the causes of epilepsy, including genetic, metabolic, unknown origins, and epilepsy in infants, from Young Epilepsy.
Learn about common childhood and rare infancy epilepsy syndromes in this informative guide from Young Epilepsy.
Understand epileptic seizures, their types, causes, and management. Find resources and support for living with epilepsy.
Explore various epilepsy treatments, including medication, surgery, and dietary options. Find resources and support for managing epilepsy effectively.
Explore common co-occurring conditions like autism, ADHD and dyspraxia in children with epilepsy, and how to recognise and support them early.
Learn about SUDEP, who is at risk, and how to reduce the chances of epilepsy-related death in children and young people through safety and support.
Last reviewed: March 2025
Next review due: May 2028
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