Pediatric Neurologist ·
Medanta - The Medicity , Gurgaon, India
18 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English
A child neurologist, also called a pediatric neurologist, is a specialist who treats children who have issues with their nervous system. These problems can start in the spine, brain, nerves, or muscles and can cause problems, such as headaches, seizures, or developmental delays. Here is a list of some of the conditions a pediatric neurologist Yeeshu Singh Sudan 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.
A child can experience one or more symptoms due to underlying conditions and these symptoms may vary. Different conditions produce different symptoms, Some of the most common symptoms of nervous system disorders in children include::
The symptoms of a nervous system disorder might appear like other health conditions. Always take your to a pediatric neurologist for a diagnosis.
Dr Yeeshu Singh Sudan 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.
Dr Yeeshu Singh Sudan performs a number of popular procedures listed below:
Pediatric neurologists can perform different surgeries. Medication is the primary treatment used by them to control a symptom of neurological disorders. Pediatric neurologists are trained to perform some minor surgeries but generally, they do not perform any major surgery.
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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. Some pediatric neurologists focus on certain conditions that are complex and need extensive treatments because the field of neurology is vast. The conditions include brain tumors, epilepsy, cerebral palsy. They are involved in providing direct care for the conditions of the brain and nervous system in the clinic and in the hospital. Pediatric neurologists evaluate the medical history of a child to know the growth and development. They also provide information about the brain and nervous system and disease prevention. The doctors also do physical exams to evaluate blood pressure, vital signs, the functions of the brain, and the nervous system.
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,
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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