Pediatric Neurology
Child neurology exams; test planning and personalized long-term follow-up.
Pediatric neurology covers conditions affecting the brain, nerves, and muscles from infancy through adolescence. At the Nişantaşı practice, Prof. Dr. Serap Uysal reviews developmental milestones, school performance, sleep, and family observations together with examination findings. The goal is accurate diagnosis with as few tests as necessary, explained in clear language parents can use at home and at school.
Scope of assessment
The first visit includes birth and pregnancy history, prior hospitalizations, medications, and detailed description of any seizure-like or fainting episodes. Examination assesses tone, reflexes, coordination, vision, and hearing responses. When indicated, pediatric EEG, infant EEG, blood tests, or MRI are arranged; families receive the reason for each step before it is scheduled.
When to seek evaluation
Consider a pediatric neurology visit for recurrent headaches, developmental slowing or regression, balance problems, repeated staring spells, sleep disruption, or learning difficulties that persist despite school support. After a first seizure-like event, early review helps distinguish epilepsy from benign mimics and sets a safety plan.
- First or repeated seizure-like episodes
- Loss of developmental skills
- Frequent severe headaches, especially on waking
- Walking difficulty or frequent falls
- Marked sleep disruption with behavioral change
Visit and follow-up process
Bring prior EEG and MRI reports, medication lists, growth notes, and any video of events. The initial consultation usually lasts thirty to forty-five minutes. Further tests, if needed, are booked separately with preparation instructions. Follow-up visits track response to treatment and adjust school or therapy recommendations as your child grows.
Clinical approach
Care follows evidence-based pediatric neurology while respecting each child’s personality and family context. Coordination with physiotherapy, speech therapy, or psychiatry is arranged when helpful. Families receive clear guidance on emergency warning signs and on when routine review is sufficient, reducing unnecessary anxiety and hospital visits.