Pediatric Neurologist ·
Star Hospitals , Hyderabad, India
31 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Telugu ,Hindi
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. Here is a list of some of the conditions a pediatric neurologist P Venkataswamy treats::
A large number of children suffer from epilepsy and developmental problems, while a few are treated for unusual conditions like a metabolic or genetic disease. Some specific diseases like epilepsy and pediatric stroke are treated at a hospital using special techniques.
Neurological conditions produce the following conditions in children. However, symptoms might vary from person to person. Every condition has its symptoms.:
The symptoms of a nervous system disorder might appear like other health conditions. Always take your to a pediatric neurologist for a diagnosis.
If you want to see Dr P Venkataswamy, 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.
The list of popular procedures that Dr P Venkataswamy 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 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. 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. 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:
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.
If your child is showing the below symptoms, consider seeing a pediatric neurologist: Issues with speech, balance, coordination, memory, or muscle control that your primary doctor thinks that is caused due to the brain and nervous system conditions. Regular follow-up for back injury, a neck, head after undergoing initial emergency treatment.
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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