Pediatric Neurologist ·
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital , Delhi, India
24 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English
A pediatric neurologist is a doctor who specializes in caring for infants, children, and adolescents with conditions of the brain and nervous system. Here is a list of some of the conditions a pediatric neurologist Saurabh Chopra treats::
Epilepsy, learning difficulties, and developmental problems are the most common conditions in children which are treated by a pediatric neurologist. Some children are affected with unusual conditions like a metabolic or genetic disease. The treatment of these conditions is done under the guidance of a pediatric neurologist at hospitals equipped with specialized facilities.
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:
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 Saurabh Chopra, you can visit his clinic or associated hospital between 10 am and 6 pm from Monday to Saturday. 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.
Dr Saurabh Chopra performs a number of popular procedures listed 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. 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 are the tests that help pediatric neurologists diagnose underlying neurological disorders are listed below:
If your child is showing symptoms related to the nervous system, they will have to undergo one or more tests. As a parent, it’s crucial for you to know that doctors, technicians, nurses are specially trained to perform these procedures and help him feel calm during a test. The treatment is planned after the evaluation of the diagnostic test results.
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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