Pediatric Neurologist ·
Memorial Ankara Hospital , Ankara, Turkey
30 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , 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. The conditions that pediatric neurologist Y K Yavuz Gurer treats are listed below::
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.
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.:
Consult a pediatric neurologist if your child shows any of the above symptoms. The doctor will diagnose the condition and provide a treatment plan. The signs of a nervous system disorder may look like other health conditions.
The working hours of doctor Y K Yavuz Gurer is 10 am to 6 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor has an off on Sunday. Although the doctor is mostly available at the given time, call the doctor or his assistant to confirm his availability.
Dr Y K Yavuz Gurer performs a number of popular procedures listed below:
Pediatric neurologists perform various procedures. The primary treatment offered by pediatric neurologists is medication. They do not perform surgery on the nervous system and brain but are trained in certain procedures.
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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. Since neurology is a vast field, not all pediatric doctors specialize in the treatment of all conditions related to the brain and nervous system. Some of the doctors are trained to focus on treating limited conditions, such as brain tumors, epilepsy, cerebral palsy. Also, neurologists provide direct care to their patients in clinics and hospitals. 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.
A pediatric neurologist evaluates an individual’s nervous system to know how well it is functioning and find out an underlying condition. A neurological exam may include:
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.
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 seek consultation from a pediatric neurologist if your child your child’s pediatrician identifies an abnormality that requires further evaluation, like brain mass on a CT scan of the child’s head
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