Pediatric Neurologist ·
Fortis Hospital, Mulund , Mumbai, India
9 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English
Specialises in:
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 Omkar Hajarnis 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.
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.
Dr Omkar Hajarnis works from 10 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available 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.
Some of the popular procedures that Dr Omkar Hajarnis 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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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. Some pediatric neurologists focus on certain conditions that are complex and need extensive treatments because the field of neurology is vast. The conditions include brain tumors, epilepsy, cerebral palsy. They are involved in providing 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.
Below-listed diagnostic tests are required before and during a consultation with a pediatric neurologist:
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.
Consider consulting a pediatric neurologist if a child develops any of the following 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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