Electronystagmogram (ENG)
ENG (Electronystagmography)
How To Prepare
For 2 to 5 days before the test, you will be asked to stop taking:
- Medicines that help your vertigo.
- Sedatives and tranquilizers.
- Drinks with alcohol.
- Foods that contain caffeine, such as coffee, tea, cola, and chocolate.
Your doctor may ask you to eat a light meal or not eat for 3 to 4 hours before the test, because the test can cause nausea and vomiting.
Do not wear facial makeup during the test so the electrodes can attach to the skin.
If you normally wear glasses, contact lens, or hearing aids, bring them to the test.
If you have a neck or back problem, tell your doctor, so your neck and back will be protected during the test.
Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have regarding the need for the test, its risks, how it will be done, or what the results will mean. To help you understand the importance of this test, fill out the medical test information form
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC | Last Updated: November 6, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine Tom Bailey, MD - Family Medicine Barrie J. Hurwitz, MD - Neurology | |
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| Topic Contents | |
| Test Overview | |
| Why It Is Done | |
 | How To Prepare |
| How It Is Done | |
| How It Feels | |
| Risks | |
| Results | |
| What Affects the Test | |
| What To Think About | |
| References | |
| Credits | |