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The 5 brainwaves are the Gamma, Beta, Alpha, Theta and Delta
arranged from fastest to slowest brain waves. Brainwave speed is
measured in Hertz (cycles per second).
1. Gamma greater than 30(Hz)
2. BETA (13-30Hz)
3. ALPHA (8-12 Hz)
4. THETA (4-8 Hz)
5. DELTA(less than 4 Hz).
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that detects electrical
activity in brain using small, metal discs (electrodes) attached to
scalp. brain cells communicate via electrical impulses and are
active all the time, even when person is asleep. This activity
shows up as wavy lines on an EEG recording.
An EEG might also be helpful for diagnosing or treating the
following disorders:
•Brain tumor
•Brain damage from head injury
•Brain dysfunction that can have a variety of causes
(encephalopathy)
•Inflammation of the brain (encephalitis)
•Stroke
•Sleep disorders