In children, the formation of the nervous system occurs continuously, so it is important not to miss the stages of its formation. A pediatric neurologist (neurologist) is a doctor who observes a child from birth to 18 years and checks the level of his development.
Pediatric neurologist - preventive visit
There are recommendations on the period and frequency of contacting a specialist:
- after discharge of the baby from the hospital or when he reaches one month of age. Since at 1 month the baby begins to see and hear.
- in the interval from 3 months to 1 year, a doctor should be visited several times. Important changes are taking place: the development of motor activity, increased contact with the external environment, the ability to pick up objects appears, and crawling and seat skills are acquired.
- from 1.5 to 3 years - a pediatric doctor, a neurologist will wait for you 2 times a year. During this period, the baby learns to speak, the first life experience and impressions appear, a memory is formed, a line of behavior with parents and friends is built.
- from 3 to 6 years old - an important stage in the life of a preschooler: the development of light motor skills, preparation of the hand for writing, character traits are born.
- from 7 to 11 years - the child takes a place in society, learns to think abstractly, masters program teachings.
- from 11 to 13 years old - a pediatric neurologist is needed in this period of time. During this period, puberty occurs, the appearance, emotional background and behavior of the adolescent change.
- From 13 to 18 years visit a doctor once a year.
This examination is carried out in order to verify the correct development of the child at a certain age.
Symptoms that refer to a pediatric neurologist
When observing the following signs in a child, it is necessary to pay a visit to a neurologist:
- cramps during sleep or fever.
- complaints of frequent headache.
- fecal or urinary incontinence.
- troubled sleep.
- loss of consciousness.
- frequent burping in infants.
- arms, legs and chin twitch at the baby.
- distraction and lack of contact with peers.
- violation of motor, speech, mental development.
Good pediatric neurologist will be able to choose an individual course of treatment for the child, taking into account its features.
For what diseases do you turn to a neurologist
A pediatric neuropathologist can not only check the development of the child, but also treat the following diseases:
- perinatal injuries of the nervous system.
- birth injuries.
- hydrocephalus.
- cerebral palsy.
- traumatic brain injury.
- epilepsy.
- brain.
- inherited nervous system.
- neurosis.
- neuromuscular system.
- neurodermal.
- systemic disorders (e.g., stuttering, enuresis).
Pediatric neurologist - treatment
A specialist when examining a baby may prescribe additional studies:
- USDG.
- Ultrasound
- EEG.
- MRI
- REG.
- fundus examination.
After collecting the necessary information, a pediatric neurologist prescribes a treatment that includes both medicinal medicines and physical actions (therapeutic massage, swimming, physical education, physiotherapy).
Do not delay the visit to the doctor, since the pathology detected in a timely manner is fed to the treatment, and the healing process proceeds faster.