Pediatric Neurologist ·
Bangkok Hospital , Bangkok, Thailand
13 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Thai , English
Specialises in:
A child neurologist, also called a pediatric neurologist, is a specialist who treats children who have issues with their nervous system. These problems can start in the spine, brain, nerves, or muscles and can cause problems, such as headaches, seizures, or developmental delays. The conditions that pediatric neurologist Apimid Rojanawatsirivej treats are listed below::
Epilepsy, learning difficulties, and developmental problems are the most common conditions in children which are treated by a pediatric neurologist. Some children are affected with unusual conditions like a metabolic or genetic disease. The treatment of these conditions is done under the guidance of a pediatric neurologist at hospitals equipped with specialized facilities.
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:
The symptoms of a nervous system disorder might appear like other health conditions. Always take your to a pediatric neurologist for a diagnosis.
The working hours of doctor Apimid Rojanawatsirivej is 10 am to 6 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor has an off on Sunday. Call the doctor or his attendant to confirm his/her availability because the doctor may not be available due to some personal reasons or any emergencies.
The list of popular procedures that Dr Apimid Rojanawatsirivej perform is given below:
Pediatric neurologists are trained to perform a wide variety of procedures. The first treatment used by them is medication and this is effective in controlling many symptoms. Neurologists rarely perform any major surgeries but, sometimes, they can do minor surgeries.
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A pediatric neurologist or child neurologist is a doctor who treats children. They have a specialty in managing the conditions in children from birth to young adulthood. They are trained to diagnose and treat various diseases, such as head injuries, sleep disorders, developmental problems, and learning disabilities. Neurologists also evaluate the condition of children and offer advice to prevent neurological disorders. 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 screen, treat, and evaluate conditions that might increase the risk of serious brain conditions, such as a head injury which can lead to memory loss and headaches. They also perform some invasive procedures like lumbar puncture.
Below are the tests that help pediatric neurologists diagnose underlying neurological disorders are listed below:
A pediatric neurologist tells you to do one or more diagnostic tests before and during consultation in order to find out the case of the condition and start the right treatment. Based on the diagnosis, the doctor can start appropriate treatment.
It is always advisable to seek an opinion from a pediatric neurologist if your child is showing the below symptoms:
There are some other situations when you need to consult a pediatric neurologist like your child needs special tests and procedures of the nervous system such as electroencephalogram, a test which can find abnormalities in the electrical conductivity of the brain.
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