6Abnormal Posturing Diagnosis
To diagnose abnormal posturing, your healthcare provider first needs information about your medical history, medications you are taking, and noticed symptoms, and previous injuries. Based on these details, a comprehensive physical exam and several tests should be done. These include:
– CT or MRI scans to get detailed pictures of the brain, which can identify inflammation and swelling.
– Cerebral angiography: This procedure uses a contrast dye to find out any problems with blood flows in the brain.
– Electroencephalogram: A doctor can use this technique to measure electrical activities in the brain and look for possible issues with this function.
– Intracranial pressure monitoring can help measure the amount of pressure in the skull
– Urine and blood tests to measure levels of toxic chemicals or drugs, minerals and vitamins, as well as other components associated with brain issues
In many cases, you may have to stay in the hospital until your doctor finds out the cause of abnormal posturing. [6]
