Infants, kids, and teenagers with nervous system diseases are evaluated and treated by the department of Aster Paediatric Neurology. Our team is skilled in the diagnosis and management of diseases like epilepsy and seizure disorders, cerebrovascular diseases, paediatric strokes, neurogenetic, inflammatory, and neuro-oncological disorders, genetic disorders affecting the nervous system, developmental delays, disorders of muscle tone, and other neuromuscular diseases.
Paediatric Neurology Services
• Management of all neurological disorders in children
• Therapeutic and rehabilitative intervention for neurodevelopmental disorders
• Video EEG and repetitive nerve stimulation test
• Electromyography in children
• Botox administration for kids with Spasticity
• Forearm Ischemic Stress Test
• Neostigmine challenge test for Myasthenia Gravis
• Administration of developmental tools including DP3 / CARS/ specific learning disability tool
• Formulating Ketogenic diet/ modified Atkins diet for kids with Intractable Epilepsy
• Metabolic diet for children with congenital metabolic disorders
• Paediatric Neuro Oncology
Our Doctors
We have some of the best specialists from around the world, they bring years of experience and offer evidence-based treatment to ensure the best care for you.
FAQs
Want to find out more about the treatment? The answer to your questions can be found below.
What does a paediatric neurologist do?
Paediatric neurologists are child treatment specialists who diagnose and treat neurological disorders related to the brain, nerves, muscles, and spinal cord. These experts also collaborate with other specialists and doctors in critical situations and ensure that complete medical support and medications are offered.
What question should you ask a paediatric neurologist?
You can ask a paediatric neurologist certain questions, such as what symptoms they treat, how they prepare for surgical treatments, how they help in recovery, how much experience they possess, and what therapies or medications they offer for better health.
What are the most common types of conditions that paediatric neurologists treat?
Paediatric neurologists treat a wide range of health conditions, such as epilepsy, frequent headaches, mental or physical developmental delays, difficulty in speech, cerebral palsy, movement disorders, and congenital malformations. Our paediatric neurologist looks after all these conditions while providing the utmost care.
When should I consider seeing a paediatric neurologist?
You should consider seeing a paediatric neurologist if you encounter health problems like seizures, persistent headaches, physical or mental developmental delays, fainting or weakness, vision or hearing issues. Our paediatric neurologist provides safe and painless treatment options for all these problems.
What is the role of a paediatric neurologist in a patient's treatment journey?
Paediatric neurologists stay active throughout the patients’ treatments, monitoring vital health signals and other conditions. They also make necessary changes in the treatment to ensure complete patient safety. Our paediatric neurologist in Kochi at Aster Medcity completely diagnoses the patient’s conditions throughout the treatment.
How does a paediatric neurologist decide on a treatment plan?
Paediatric neurologists focus on several factors to decide on treatment plans. These include analysing the child's specific diagnosis, severity of the symptoms, monitoring medical history, and overall health. After a complete assessment, they provide personalised treatments that best suit the child's individual needs.
What advancements or technologies are utilised by paediatric neurologists?
Paediatric neurologists utilise several advancements and technologies to provide safe treatment options. These include MRI scanners, CT scanners, stethoscopes, digital BP monitors, biopsy tools, genetic testing tools, and electroencephalograms (EEGs). Our paediatric neurologist in Kochi always uses safe and reliable tools for diagnosis.
What documents should I carry on my first visit to a paediatric neurologist?
Several documents should accompany your first visit to a paediatric neurologist, including past medical records, treatment reports, health checkups, and ongoing medications. Our paediatric neurologist in Kochi at Aster Medcity can help you prepare these important documents.
How should I prepare for my first visit to a paediatric neurologist?
You can prepare a list of questions or queries to discuss on your first visit. Also, you can take the necessary documents to indicate them about your disease. For consultation or to know the critical preparations for your first visit, you can reach out to our paediatric neurologist in Kochi.
