Neuro-Diagnostics
EMG (Electromyography)
EMG (Electromyography) measures the electrical activity of muscles, helping assess how well muscles respond to nerve signals in conditions such as myopathy and motor neuron disease.
Speak to a specialist about EMG (Electromyography) in Agartala.
What is EMG (Electromyography)?
EMG (Electromyography) measures the electrical activity of muscles, helping assess how well muscles respond to nerve signals in conditions such as myopathy and motor neuron disease.
A fine needle electrode is gently inserted into selected muscles to record their electrical activity, helping distinguish problems of the muscle from problems of the nerve supplying it.
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Talk to our specialist about EMG (Electromyography).
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- Old Kalibari Rd, Banerjee Para, Kadamtali, Krishna Nagar, Agartala
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Before your visit
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Commonly used to help evaluate
- Myopathy (muscle-related weakness)
- Motor neuron disease
- Radiculopathy (nerve-root problems)
- Unexplained muscle weakness or wasting
How the test works
- A fine needle electrode is gently inserted into selected muscles
- Electrical activity is recorded at rest and while the muscle contracts
- The pattern of activity helps distinguish nerve, muscle and nerve-root problems
What to expect — step by step
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Before your test
Continue your regular medicines unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Inform us if you are on blood thinners.
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During the test
A fine needle electrode is used on selected muscles. There can be brief discomfort at each placement; the test usually takes 30–45 minutes.
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After the test
Mild soreness at the needle sites can occur for a day or two. Your report is reviewed by our specialist and shared with you or your referring doctor.
Why timing matters
Performed at our Agartala centre.
EMG (Electromyography) — frequently asked questions
Does EMG hurt? +
The needle electrode can cause brief discomfort, similar to an injection, at each site tested. Most patients tolerate it well.
Can I go back to work the same day? +
Yes, most patients resume normal activity the same day, though mild soreness at the needle sites is common for a day or two.
How should I prepare? +
Continue your regular medicines unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Inform us if you are on blood thinners.
What happens during the test? +
A fine needle electrode is used on selected muscles. There can be brief discomfort at each placement; the test usually takes 30–45 minutes.
What happens afterwards, and when is the report ready? +
Mild soreness at the needle sites can occur for a day or two. Your report is reviewed by our specialist and shared with you or your referring doctor.
Where is the EMG done? +
Performed at our Agartala centre.
More in Neuro-Diagnostics
This page is written for general information about emg (electromyography) and is not a substitute for examination and advice from a qualified neurologist. Treatment recommendations depend on your individual findings.
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