Dr Rajni Farmania, Pediatric Neurologist – Pediatric Practice… Pearls for your Pediatric Office Practice

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT AND BEHAVIOR…

Sleep hygiene

30 Sep 202128 Sep 2021

“Sleep Hygiene” term is used for Behavioral and environmental practices that are intended to improve sleep quality Sleep hygiene tips: The place of sleep should be quiet, comfortable and should have…

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT AND BEHAVIOR…

Symptoms & Effects of Sleep deprivation in children

26 Sep 202124 Sep 2021

Symptoms of sleep deprivation Excessive day time sleepiness- falling asleep at school, bus or while watching TVTired upon waking upMoody, irritable, increased temper tantrumsPoor concentrationDifficulty in learning new taskDrop in…

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT AND BEHAVIOR…

Sleep deprivation in children

23 Sep 202122 Sep 2021

Sleep deprivation is the term used for the failure to get enough sleep to be awake and alert. It is either due to poor quantity or quality of sleepAbout 25-30%…

Paroxysmal Non Epileptic Events…

Spasmus nutans

30 May 202129 May 2021

Spasmus nutans is a triad of head tremor, nystagmus and torticollis. The condition usually begins in infancy (3-8 months)The head tremors are slow, can be horizontal or vertical. The nystagmus…

Gratification disorder…

Gratification disorder or infantile masturbation

27 May 202129 May 2021

Gratification disorder also known as infantile masturbation is a self-stimulating pleasure behaviour of the child. It occurs between the ages of 3 months and 5 years. It may be observed…

Head Nodding…

Head nodding

23 May 202122 May 2021

Head nodding without accompanying nystagmus can occur as paroxysmal events in older infants and toddlers These head movements can be lateral (“no-no”), vertical (“yes-yes”), or oblique. The episodes may occur…

Paroxysmal Non Epileptic Events…

Sandifer syndrome

16 May 202115 May 2021

Sandifer syndrome is a movement disorder that comprises paroxysmal retrocollis(extension of neck) and opisthotonus(arching/extension of trunk) posturing with tonic deviation of neck in early child hood due to gastroesophageal reflux. The child has preserved…

Benign paroxysmal torticollis…

Benign paroxysmal torticollis

13 May 202112 May 2021

It is characterised by episodes of head tilt to one side for a few hours or days. The torticollis may occur without any associated symptoms or may be accompanied by…

Benign myoclonus of infancy…

Benign myoclonus of infancy

9 May 20219 May 2021

Benign myoclonus of early infancy is characterized by episodes of myoclonic spasms involving flexion of the trunk, neck, and extremities in a manner resembling the infantile spasms of West syndrome. The…

Paroxysmal Non Epileptic Events…

Shuddering attacks

6 May 20215 May 2021

Shuddering episodes are characterized by periods of rapid tremor of the head, shoulders, and arms that resemble shivering. It is often accompanied by facial grimacing with preserved consciousness Onset is in infancy…