The Pediatric Neurology Clinic specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of central nervous system disorders, brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders in children and adolescents up to 18 years of age. A pediatric neurologist should be consulted if a child experiences recurring symptoms, including headaches, dizziness, fainting, back pain, and sensory disturbances. A pediatric neurologist treats conditions such as cerebral palsy, epilepsy, myeloencephaloceles, and more.
Within the pediatric neurology clinic, the patient has access to specialized tests such as:
If necessary, the pediatric neurologist may also order other tests: computed tomography , magnetic resonance imaging .
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