Paediatric Neurology: A Brief Overview
Article by John Michelcane
Neurology is a complex breach of medicine that primarily focuses on the nervous system and brain. A paediatric neurologist is a specialised physician who is trained to work with children who have certain neurological and behavioural conditions (mild to severe) affecting their brain functionality, nervous system, spinal column and even the muscles. Generally, these conditions are hereditary or genetic; however they might also occur due to trauma or accidents. A paediatric neurologist has to work on conditions like epilepsy, seizures, sclerosis, blindness and loss of nervous or muscle control. Through specialised testing, counseling and medical history examination, the paediatric neurologist will diagnose the specific neurological condition and determine the necessary care while focusing to support patient




