We provide specialised care for infants, children, and teenagers with various nervous system disorders. Our dedicated team of experts is proficient in diagnosing and managing a wide range of neurological conditions, ensuring that your child receives the best possible care.
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 a Ketogenic diet/ modified Atkins diet for kids with Intractable Epilepsy
Metabolic diet for children with congenital metabolic disorders
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 experts in providing necessary treatments to children. These specialists diagnose critical neurological disorders related to the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and nerves. They also offer necessary medication assistance, therapies, and other healthcare practices to provide personalised treatments.
What question should you ask a paediatric neurologist?
You can ask various questions to a paediatric neurologist, which might include what symptoms they detected, how they will prepare for treatments, whether there will be any non-surgical medical support, whether they treat patients in emergencies, and how they help in recovery.
What are the most common types of conditions that paediatric neurologists treat?
Certain conditions require treatment by expert paediatric neurologists, such as head injuries, speech disorders, paralysis, congenital malformations, epilepsy, nerve damage, physical growth disorders, and spinal cord disorders. Our paediatric neurologist provides the necessary treatments for all these conditions.
When should I consider seeing a paediatric neurologist?
You should be seeing a paediatric neurologist in critical health conditions such as frequent headaches, spinal cord issues, paralysis, nerve damage, seizures, behavioural changes, and physical or mental growth delays. Our paediatric neurologist offers complete medical support for more critical problems.
What is the role of a paediatric neurologist in a patient's treatment journey?
Paediatric neurologists always play a vital role during patients’ treatments. They analyse several factors closely to understand the severity of the conditions. Moreover, they talk to parents to understand their children's conditions and find the root causes to prepare for necessary treatments.
How does a paediatric neurologist decide on a treatment plan?
Paediatric neurologists analyse several factors before deciding on a treatment plan. They also seek the necessary help from other doctors to understand the core symptoms of the patients and then decide on a treatment. They analyse medical records and the seriousness of the health conditions.
What advancements or technologies are utilised by paediatric neurologists?
Paediatric neurologists always use the necessary advancements and technologies while treating patients. These experts utilise X-ray machines, digital thermometers and BP monitors, MRI scanners, CT scanners, genetic testing tools, biopsy instruments, and electroencephalograms (EEGs). Our paediatric neurologist in Kottakkal utilises different tools for diagnosis and treatment.
What documents should I carry on my first visit to a paediatric neurologist?
For your first visit to a paediatric neurologist, you should carry documents like the latest medical records, ongoing medications, and recent health checkups. You can consult our paediatric neurologist in Kottakkal at Aster MIMS to prepare the required medical records for your first visit.
How should I prepare for my first visit to a paediatric neurologist?
While visiting a paediatric neurologist, you can prepare questions focusing on neurological disorders. In addition, you can take along health checkups and medical reports to discuss issues. Our paediatric neurologist can help you prepare for your first visit with necessary queries.
