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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 upon reaching 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.
A good pediatric neurologist will be able to choose an individual course of treatment for the child, taking into account its features.
What diseases are referred 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 can 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.
