A Child's Nervous System Affects Their Entire Life
Like many physiological features, a child's nervous system differs from an adult's; it is the system that grows, develops, and matures the latest.
The developing nervous system can be damaged during pregnancy, at birth, or in the postnatal period. This can lead to serious diseases affecting the child's entire life and lifespan.
Emergency Neurological Issues
Coma, paralysis, and seizures are the most common acute neurological diseases in children. These emergency issues can cause permanent damage or even loss of life. Early intervention is critical.The Branch of Child Brain Science: Pediatric Neurology
This field deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of brain, spinal cord, nerve, and muscle diseases in all infants, children, and adolescents from newborns to 18-year-olds. It is also defined as "Pediatric Neurology" or "Developmental Neurology."
Multidisciplinary Approach
We work collaboratively with all related units to prevent, reduce, and diagnose neurological problems and improve the quality of life for patients.
Historical Depth
Pediatric Neurology has served as an independent discipline in our country for over forty years, officially recognized in 1973.
Consult if These Symptoms Occur:
- ● Febrile and afebrile seizures
- ● Headache and Dizziness
- ● Frequent fainting
- ● Developmental delay and Delayed walking
- ● Speech difficulties and Balance loss
- ● Tics, Attention deficit, and Learning disabilities
Diseases Within Our Scope:
- ✓ Neurological follow-up of risky and premature babies
- ✓ Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy
- ✓ Hypotonic Infant (Floppy baby syndrome)
- ✓ Autism and Sleep disorders
- ✓ Intellectual disability and ADHD
- ✓ Muscle and Nervous System Diseases
Academic Hospital Pediatric Neurology Department
Diagnosis and Follow-up Methods
- › Neuroradiology: Cranial MRI, Brain CT
- › Electrophysiology: Sleep/Awake EEG, Video-Monitored EEG
- › Hearing Tests: ABR (Auditory Brainstem Response)
Family Support Approach
Aware of the stressful processes families face, we coordinate with Pediatrics, Child Psychiatry, and Physical Therapy units to provide multifaceted support for both the child and the family.
Improving Quality of Life is a Social Responsibility
Every child with neurological issues has the right to a good and healthy life. At Academic Hospital, our goal is to provide diagnosis and treatment using the latest technological means from infancy to adolescence, ensuring children can hold onto life in the best possible way.
