Dr. Halit imdat
Pediatric Neurologist ·
Samsun, Turkey
13 Years of experience ·
Halit imdat is currently available for hospital consultations. Explore online consultation options or book an in-person visit.
Pediatric Neurologist ·
Samsun, Turkey
13 Years of experience ·
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. Some of the conditions treated by Dr Khalid Help are:
Most children suffer from epilepsy, learning difficulties and developmental problems, and cause headaches. Some children are treated for unusual conditions like a metabolic or genetic disease. Many hospitals are equipped with specialized facilities to treat specific disorders such as rare intractable epilepsy, pediatric stroke, and neurodegenerative conditions.
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.:
To ensure proper treatment, it is important to diagnose the disorder your child has. There are many neurological disorders, so the baby can show various symptoms. A pediatric neurologist is the right person to consult with.
If you want to see Dr Khalid Help, you can visit his clinic or associated hospital between 10 am and 6 pm from Monday to Saturday. 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 Khalid Help performs are:
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 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. Since neurology is a vast field, not all pediatric doctors specialize in the treatment of all conditions related to the brain and nervous system. Some of the doctors are trained to focus on treating limited conditions, such as brain tumors, epilepsy, cerebral palsy. Also, neurologists provide direct care to their patients in clinics and hospitals. Pediatric neurologists also interpret imaging and laboratory tests and prescribe medication. They diagnose and treat acute as well as chronic diseases that can affect the brain and the nervous system, such as headaches, seizures, learning disabilities, and concussions.
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:
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:
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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