Neurological consultation (pediatric neurologist)
What does a paediatric neurologist do?
A child neurology specialist is a doctor who deals with, among other things:
- Performing physical and subjective examinations of the nervous system,
- Conducting functional tests,
- Directing the rehabilitation of trauma patients (including but not limited to sensory integration).
In addition, a pediatric neurologist may refer for additional tests, such as ultrasound, CT or MRI scans through which he can obtain a more complete picture of the condition. In addition, he may also recommend additional consultations with pediatric specialists (including a child psychologist, child psychiatrist, pediatric ENT specialist, pediatric dietician).
What symptoms should prompt a visit to a pediatric neurologist?
A pediatric neurologist is the doctor to whom parents go with their children: either for prevention or on suspicion of nervous system abnormalities.
Consultation with a pediatric neurologist is necessary when, among other things:
- The child was diagnosed with congenital defects of the nervous system;
- The infant was found to have asymmetry of body alignment;
- abnormalities are noticeable in the child's development;
- a head injury occurred;
- There was a spinal injury;
- For metabolic diseases;
- In children with cerebral palsy;
- A child is suspected or diagnosed with hypertension;
- A normally developing child was found to be unresponsive to pain and unpleasant sensations (pain treatment), such as after pouring boiling water on the skin or falling.
