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Navigating Childhood Epilepsy

July 24, 2025
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Navigating Childhood Epilepsy: Essential Safeguards for Parents This is the most common question which is asked to Pediatric neurologists when a child is diagnosed with epilepsy. No body wants their children to have another seizure and they want to understand what apart from medical management can be done to prevent…

Pediatric stroke

July 24, 2025
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When do you suspect stroke ? Following set of symptoms, when happen to your child you should suspect stroke. Stroke symptoms commonly happen acutely and over period of minutes. Sudden onset Weakness on one side of body (hands, legs or both) Sudden onset inability to walk Sudden onset inability to…

Headaches in Children – When Is It Just Stress and When Is It Serious?

July 19, 2025
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Headaches in children are more common than you think — but not always easy to understand. School going kids can verbalise for headache, against younger kids may only get irritable or dull during it. 🔍 Common Causes of Headaches in Kids Causes leading to headache are different in different ages…

Why Early Intervention in Pediatric Neurology Makes All the Difference

July 19, 2025
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Brain development and plasticity is time critical. Whether it’s a speech delay, Motor delay or behavioral issues — the earlier we identify and intervene, the better a child’s chances of improvement. This is the principle behind early intervention in pediatric neurology — catching problems at the earliest stage, when the brain is…

Speech Delay vs Autism – What’s the Difference and When to Worry?

July 19, 2025
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“My child isn’t talking yet — is it just a delay, or could it be autism?”This is one of the most common concerns I hear from parents. While every child has their own pace, certain signs can help us understand whether the issue is simply speech delay or part of…

What Parents Must Know About Childhood Seizures and Epilepsy

July 19, 2025
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Watching your child have a seizure can be one of the most frightening moments for any parent. Whether it was due to fever or without warning, questions start flooding in: Was it a one-time event? Does my child have epilepsy? What should I do next? As a pediatric neurologist, I often…

Is My Child Developing Normally? 10 Milestones Every Parent Should Track

July 19, 2025
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🧠 What Are Developmental Milestones? Developmental milestones are physical, cognitive, emotional, and communication skills most children achieve by a certain age. These include sitting, walking, speaking, making eye contact, and more. They help doctors assess whether a child’s brain and body are growing appropriately. ✅ 10 Key Milestones to Track…