Pediatric Neurologist ·
Phyathai 2 International Hospital , Bangkok, Thailand
50 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Thai , English
Specialises in:
A pediatric neurologist is a doctor who specializes in caring for infants, children, and adolescents with conditions of the brain and nervous system. The conditions that pediatric neurologist Aroonsri Sandtidhananon 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.
A child can experience one or more symptoms due to underlying conditions and these symptoms may vary. Different conditions produce different symptoms, Some of the most common symptoms of nervous system disorders in children include::
Sometimes, it becomes a little difficult to identify these symptoms as the cause of neurological conditions because the symptoms might look like other health conditions. Your child should see a pediatric neurologist if he/she has any of the above symptoms.
The working hours of doctor Aroonsri Sandtidhananon is 10 am to 6 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor has an off on Sunday. You should check with the doctor for their availability before you visit him/her. Sometimes, the doctor may out of the station or might be occupied in some emergencies.
Dr Aroonsri Sandtidhananon performs a number of popular procedures listed 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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Child neurologists treat a wide variety of conditions in children. Neurologists deal with children affected with seizures, head injuries, and muscle weakness. They also design treatment plans and manage the care of children with diseases like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism. A pediatric neurologist may also treat children with learning disabilities. Although most pediatric neurologists treat a variety of conditions in children, a few of them choose to specialize in specific conditions like stroke and brain tumors, epilepsy, cerebral palsy. This is because the field of neurology is very vast and complex. They also provide direct care for the conditions of the brain and nervous system in the clinic and in the hospital. The doctor evaluates a child’s medical history to know the growth and development and also educates the child and guardians about the brain and nervous system and disease prevention. They also perform physical examinations including evaluating blood pressure, major signs, and the overall health of the brain and the nervous system.
A pediatric neurologist evaluates an individual’s nervous system to know how well it is functioning and find out an underlying condition. A neurological exam may include:
If your child is showing symptoms related to the nervous system, they will have to undergo one or more tests. As a parent, it’s crucial for you to know that doctors, technicians, nurses are specially trained to perform these procedures and help him feel calm during a test. The treatment is planned after the evaluation of the diagnostic test results.
If your child is experiencing the below-listed symptoms, you should have them evaluated by a pediatric neurologist to find out the underlying condition. Headaches are common in children. Sometimes kids may experience headaches due to some medications, dehydration, or skipping meals,
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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