What Does A Neurologist Do?
Pediatric Neurology is a field that focuses on diagnosing and managing neurological conditions related to the brain, spinal cord, and nerves in infants, newborns, and children.
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Child neurology deals with illnesses and disorders of the spinal cord, brain, autonomic nervous system (ANS), muscles, peripheral nervous system (PNS), and blood vessels that affect children in these age groups.
If a child has any health issues related to the nervous system, a pediatric neurologist is the specialist who can treat these conditions.
What Does a Pediatric Neurologist Do?
A pediatric neurologist treats children with conditions such as migraines, epilepsy, and cerebral palsy. They also manage rare neurological disorders like traumatic brain injury, metabolic disorders, and degenerative neurological conditions.
When To See a Pediatric Neurology Doctor?
If you notice any of the following symptoms or conditions in your child, you should consult a pediatric neurologist immediately. Your child may need care under the following circumstances:
– Neurological developmental issues during childhood
– Childhood epilepsy
– Febrile seizures
– Movement conditions like cerebral palsy
– Genetic conditions affecting the nervous system
– Congenital metabolic irregularities involving the nervous system
– Congenital disorders affecting the brain or spinal cord, such as spina bifida
– Progressive neuromuscular diseases, speech disabilities, and muscular dystrophy
– Hydrocephalus (excess fluid in the brain)
– Head injuries and complications
– Brain tumours
– Hospice and palliative care needs
– Neuromuscular disorders
– Sleep disorders
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– Abnormal mental development and learning disabilities
– Autism spectrum conditions
– Behavioural disorders like attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
– Headaches and migraines
– Vascular neurological conditions
– Intellectual disabilities
What To Expect from the Pediatric Neurologist?
A pediatric neurologist uses various techniques to examine a child’s neurological health. They may use a reflex hammer on the elbows or knees to check reflexes and use lights to assess how the nervous system responds.
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