In people with epilepsy, there may be 'epileptic activity' on the EEG indicating their predisposition to seizures. The brain waves may be normal or show abnormalities in certain regions. The EEG recording shows rhythmical electrical activity, often called brain waves. This is recorded on a computer and interpreted by a neurologist What does the EEG show? Some questions that your child might ask about an EEGĪn electroencephalogram (EEG) is a safe and pain-free test which records the electrical activity of the brain.
