Dr. Rajni Farmania

Conditions treated by Dr Rajni Farmania

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::

• Reye Syndrome
• Encephalitis
• Myelitis
• Brain Cancer
• Meningitis
• Epilepsy
• Neurosyphilis

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.

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Rajni Farmania

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:

• Delay in Learning to Speak
• Inappropriate Social Interaction
• Abnormal Body Posturing or Facial Expressions
• Avoidance of Eye Contact or Poor Eye Contact
• Stiff muscles and exaggerated reflexes (spasticity)
• Behavioral Disturbances
• Deficits in Language Comprehension
• Stiff muscles with normal reflexes (rigidity)
• Tremors or involuntary movements
• Lack of balance and muscle coordination (ataxia)
• Flat or Monotonous Speech
• Abnormal Tone of Voice

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.

Operating Hours of Dr. Rajni Farmania

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.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Rajni Farmania

The list of popular procedures that Dr Rajni Farmania perform is given below:

• Epilepsy Treatment
• Lumbar Puncture

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.

Qualification

• MD
• MBBS

Work Experiences

• Senior Resident - All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi