Pediatric Neurologist ·
University Hospital , Basel, Switzerland
10 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English
Pediatric neurologists are specialists who treat children from the newborn period through the teenage years. They deal with the conditions of the nervous system. The conditions that pediatric neurologist Alexandre Datta treats are listed below::
There are several neurological conditions that affect children. Epilepsy, learning difficulties, and developmental problems are the most common ones. Metabolic or genetic diseases are some other conditions found in children. Many hospitals have special facilities to treat these conditions.
Below are the common symptoms of nervous system disorders in children. However, a child might have slightly different symptoms. And different conditions will lead to different symptoms. Symptoms may include:
Consult a pediatric neurologist if your child shows any of the above symptoms. The doctor will diagnose the condition and provide a treatment plan. The signs of a nervous system disorder may look like other health conditions.
If you want to see Dr Alexandre Datta, you can visit his clinic or associated hospital between 10 am and 6 pm from Monday to Saturday. The neurologist may not be available on the working days due to personal emergencies, so it always suggested that you confirm the doctor’s availability before you visit him.
Some of the popular procedures that Dr Alexandre Datta performs are:
Pediatric neurologists perform various procedures. The primary treatment offered by pediatric neurologists is medication. They do not perform surgery on the nervous system and brain but are trained in certain procedures.
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A pediatric neurologist treats the conditions of the nervous system in infants, children and adolescents. This includes the spinal cord, muscles, nerves, and related blood vessels. They diagnose and treat several diseases, including seizures, head injuries, sleep disorders, developmental problems, and learning disabilities. Neurologists also prevent neurological disorders and reduce neurological disability. Because the field of neurology is vast, some pediatric neurologists choose to focus on certain conditions that are complex or require extensive treatments. Examples include stroke and brain tumors, epilepsy, cerebral palsy. Pediatric neurologists evaluate the medical history of a child to know the growth and development. They also provide information about the brain and nervous system and disease prevention. The doctors also do physical exams to evaluate blood pressure, vital signs, the functions of the brain, and the nervous system.
A pediatric neurologist can perform a wide variety of screening and tests including:
Diagnostic tests are vital for evaluating the underlying conditions and deciding the right treatment. A neurologist performs certain tests before and after consultation to reach the right conclusion. A complete evaluation of your child's brain and nervous system is important if you think that might be an underlying problem.
It is always advisable to seek an opinion from a pediatric neurologist if your child is showing the below symptoms:
You should also seek consultation from a pediatric neurologist if your child your child’s pediatrician identifies an abnormality that requires further evaluation, like brain mass on a CT scan of the child’s head
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