Paediatric Neurology Unit at Yashoda Hospital

The Paediatric Neurology Unit at Yashoda Hospital offers a comprehensive tertiary neurology service for newborn patients until 16 years of age. Our Paediatric Neurology unit diagnoses and offers treatment for disorders of the Spinal Cord, Brain, Neuromuscular Junction, Nerves, Muscles and Neurotransmitters.

The Department of Paediatrics Neurology examines and evaluate children to manage complex or difficult to treat disorders of the nervous system impacting neonates, infants, children and adolescents. Our team of specialists Paediatric Neurologists are expert in providing precise diagnosis with the help of advanced techniques including Neurophysiology, Neuroradiology, etc. This helps in managing a wide spectrum of neuro disorders and treatment of various related conditions such as Epilepsy and childhood Seizure disorders, Cerebral palsy, Autism, Paediatric Strokes, Inflammatory and Neuro-oncological disorders Headaches/Migraines, Cerebrovascular diseases, Neurogenetic, Neuromuscular disorders like Movement disorders and Muscular dystrophies, Neuro-Genetic disorders affecting the nervous system, Disorders of muscle tone, White matter disorders, developmental delays and other Neuromuscular diseases.

The department is hugely experienced in molecular medicine, neuroimaging and neurosurgical disorders. Our expert team also works in collaboration with some other speciality departments to attend to all the details of the patients' condition and therefore, render highest- quality services. We are home to highly professionally trained Paediatric Neurology team that works closely with the Neonatologists and Paediatric Intensivists, Neurosurgeons, providing advanced medical care and rehabilitation services for acute illnesses and injuries, chronic and disabling conditions.

What is Paediatric Neurology?

Paediatric neurology is a medical speciality which helps in the diagnosis and management of neurological conditions in neonates (newborns), infants, children and adolescents.

Our child neurologists treat various diseases and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system, muscles and blood vessels, autonomic nervous system, that impact individuals in these age groups.

If a child has problems that involve the nervous system, our pediatric neurologists have the best specialist training and knowledge to assess, diagnose, treat and prevent the diseases in the child. The conditions which our paediatric neurologists treat range considerably, from simple disorders to migraine or cerebral palsy to more complex and rare conditions such as neurodegenerative diseases or metabolic diseases.

What Are The Medical Services Provided At The Paediatric Neurology Unit?

The department provides services like:

• 24- Hours Video Electroencephalogram (EEG)
• Electromyography (EMG)
• Nerve Conduction Study (NCS)
• Muscle / Nerve / Skin Biopsy
• Selected Genetic Studies
• Paediatric Sleep Study
• Minimally invasive brain surgery
• Back pain management
• Comprehensive Epilepsy Care
• Comprehensive Headache Care
• Cerebral palsy Clinic (Botox Injection)

Various dietary therapies like Modified Atkins diet and Ketogenic diet are offered to the Epilepsy patients as part of the treatment plan.

What Are The Medical Conditions We Treat Under The Paediatric Neurology Unit?

We provide care to patients with conditions such as:

• Cerebral Palsy
• Childhood Stroke and perinatal injuries
• Childhood Epilepsy
• Headaches and cluster headaches
• Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR)
• Cerebral Hypoxia
• Cavernoma
• Brain Tumours in children
• Hydrocephalus
• Multiple-sclerosis
• Motor Neuron Disease
• Neuropathic pain
• Tourette Syndrome, tics and Movement disorders.
• Genetic and metabolic disorders
• Neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities
• Brain malformations and hydrocephalus
• Tuberous sclerosis
• Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Type 2
• Neurocutaneous Syndromes