Pediatric Neurologist ·
Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi , Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
30 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Arabic , English
Specialises in:
A pediatric neurologist or child neurologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating the condition of the nervous system in children. The conditions may affect the spine, brain, nerves, or muscles and result in headaches, seizures, or developmental delays. The conditions that pediatric neurologist Hussein Nasser Matlik 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.
Some of the common symptoms of neurological conditions that may appear in children are listed below. But a child may show slightly different signs. Each condition produces specific symptoms.:
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.
Dr Hussein Nasser Matlik works from 10 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. Although the doctor is mostly available at the given time, call the doctor or his assistant to confirm his availability.
Some of the popular procedures that Dr Hussein Nasser Matlik performs are:
Pediatric neurologists evaluate the condition of the child and evaluate test reports before starting treatment. They are capable of performing various procedures. They initially try to provide treatment through medication. Pediatric neurologists do not have expertise in surgery although they can perform some 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. 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:
Diagnosis tests act as an important way to find out the underlying conditions in children. A pediatric neurosurgeon asks you to get a few tests done so that they get to know the main cause of the symptoms which helps in knowing the condition the child is suffering from. Based on the diagnosis, the doctor can start appropriate treatment.
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 consult a pediatric neurologist if your child has a nervous system condition that requires continuous monitoring as well as specialized care, such as learning disabilities, mental retardation, epilepsy, and cerebral palsy.
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