Pediatric neurology is a medical unit that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles in children aged 0-18 years. Neurological examinations, causes of diseases, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of individuals of this age group, where growth and development continue, unlike adults, require a different approach and expertise.
This unit deals with the follow-up of neurological problems of premature and at-risk babies, the diagnosis and treatment of many neurological diseases such as seizures, developmental disorders, fainting, gait and behavior disorders, brain trauma, headaches, epilepsy, autism , muscle and nerve injuries, paralysis. Doctors in the department, which is also defined as pediatric neurology, after completing 6 years of medical school education, specialize in pediatric health and disease for 4 years and receive 3 years of minor training in pediatric neurology.
