Tests

Blood tests. Genetic tests to rule out syndromes. Blood investigations to rule out deficiency of certain vitamins and factors
CT scan or MRI of brain to localise the lesion. Required in special cases where diagnosis is in doubt or for localising specific lesion causing epilepsy
Electroencephalogram (EEG) for diagnosis of convulsions. EEG forms the basis of further medical treatment of seizures
Hearing screen. Multiple tests are available for early diagnosis. Please read our article on ENT problems for details
Vision testing. Problems may be in the eye or because of cortical problems.
Development quotient(DQ) and intelligence quotient(IQ)