A pediatric neurologist is a physician who specializes in diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system in children and adolescents.
Their responsibilities include the prevention, early detection, and treatment of disorders that can affect a child's development, behavior, sleep, learning, and quality of life.
The development of the nervous system begins during pregnancy, so it can be affected by toxicosis, smoking, infections, medications, as well as birth injuries, hypoxia, and asphyxia.
You should consult a pediatric neurologist outside of a routine checkup if you notice the following in your baby:
Even if some of these symptoms may be normal, it is best to discuss them with a specialist to avoid missing a serious problem.
As a child grows, reasons to consult a neurologist include:
It's important not to attribute such complaints solely to "personality" or "age," but to discuss them with a pediatric neurologist.
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When should you take your child to a neurologist on a scheduled basis?
After birth, a baby's initial examination is usually performed by a pediatrician, but this is superficial and does not always allow for the timely detection of neurological disorders.
Therefore, it is important to maintain a schedule of scheduled visits to a pediatric neurologist.
Recommended timing of scheduled examinations in the first year of life:
Subsequently, it is recommended to see a neurologist annually, as well as at "turning point" ages: approximately 4-5 years, 7 years, and 13-14 years.