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Pediatric Neurologist
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital , Delhi, India10 Years of experience
Speaks: English
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. Listed below are some of the conditions that a pediatric neurologist Rajni Farmania treats::
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.
Below are the common symptoms of nervous system disorders in children. However, a child might have slightly different symptoms. And different conditions will lead to different symptoms. Symptoms may 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.
Dr Rajni Farmania works from 10 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. The neurologist may not be available on the working days due to personal emergencies, so it always suggested that you confirm the doctor’s availability before you visit him.
The list of popular procedures that Dr Rajni Farmania 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 or child neurologist is a doctor who treats children. They have a specialty in managing the conditions in children from birth to young adulthood. They are trained to diagnose and treat various diseases, such as head injuries, sleep disorders, developmental problems, and learning disabilities. Neurologists also evaluate the condition of children and offer advice to prevent neurological disorders. 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 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.
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 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.