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Overview
In pediatric neurology, disorders that impact the nervous system, such as those affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles, are treated with medications and surgical procedures. Disorders such as migraines, epilepsy, developmental delay, and neuromuscular diseases are examples of what is covered.
Everything You Need To Know About Pediatric Neurology
Conditions that treat under it
Some many illnesses and disorders impact children’s neurological systems that fall under the umbrella of the field of child neurology.
A pediatric neurologist can analyze, diagnose, and treat a kid with nervous system issues because of their particular training and understanding. Pediatric neurologists treat a wide range of ailments, from the comparatively basic like migraines or cerebral palsy to the more difficult and unusual like metabolic diseases or neurodegenerative disorders.
This is an illustration of the situations that experts in the subject may encounter:
- Neurological disorders caused by faulty gene expression
- Nervous system disorders caused by congenital metabolic defects
- Spina bifida and other birth abnormalities affecting the brain or spinal cord
- Obstacles to normal brain development in infancy
- Epilepsy in children is a common condition.
- Anxiety-induced convulsions
- Cerebral palsy and other movement problems are examples of this.
- Muscular dystrophy and other progressive neuromuscular diseases are examples of this.
- Problems in mental development, such as learning disabilities and speech impairments.
- Disorders on the autistic spectrum
- Disorders of the brain like attention deficit hyperactivity
- Migraines and other forms of headaches
- Hydrocephalus or excess fluid build-up in the brain
- Head traumas and their aftereffects
- Brain tumors
- Palliative medicine and hospice care
- Medicine for the muscles and nervous system
- Sleep disorders
- Vascular neurology
- Intellectual disabilities
Before sending children to pediatric neurologists for specialized care, general practitioners consult with pediatric neurologists. Pediatric neurologists diagnose, treat, and provide advice to children with long-term neurological problems.
Child neurologists may be found in a variety of settings, including children’s hospitals, outpatient clinics, university medical centers, and private clinics. Doctors who specialize in pediatric illnesses and special needs combine their knowledge of nervous system diagnosis and treatment with their expertise in pediatric diseases and exceptional requirements.
When to See a Doctor?
A neurologist may be visited for several reasons, the most common of which are as follow:
- Headaches
- Seizures or epilepsy
- Developmental delay
- Neuromuscular problems
- Genetic issues which can present with neurological issues
- Learning disorders/disability
- Autism
A professional who specializes in the treatments of children’s brain or nervous system disorders should be consulted if a kid has seizures, epilepsy, delays in sitting, speaking, or walking, signs of muscle weakness, unusual headaches, or aberrant movements should be observed.
Conclusion
Because we want to help children reclaim their childhood, our professionals provide a comprehensive variety of services to guarantee that every aspect of an issue is dealt with effectively. Numerous orthopedic illnesses you face, whether they are common or difficult, have co-occurring problems that must be addressed as a group.
Many neurological and neuromuscular disorders are handled by our team’s professionals, many of whom work with children or adolescents. Because every situation is unique, the care provided to each child is of the greatest caliber, with the ultimate goal of assisting him or her in becoming more self-sufficient.
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