Pediatric Stroke
Immediate Care for Pediatric Stroke: Expert Assessment and Treatment for Your Child's Health
A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is disrupted, leading to brain injury. Strokes can be caused by blocked blood vessels (ischemic strokes) or bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic strokes).
The reasons for stroke in children are usually head injuries, blood clotting problems, dehydration, severe migraines, birth defects or genetic conditions and high blood pressure.
Symptoms of stroke include
Stroke is an emergency and needs to be dealt with immediately. If your child experiences any of these symptoms, take the child to an emergency room or a casualty department of a hospital immediately.
Learn the signs of pediatric stroke to help protect young lives—early action can make all the difference.
How Pediatric Neurology Can Help?
ICCU admission
Our neurologist can assess for pediatric stroke and treat the condition appropriately.
Treatment options
We offer appropriate interventions including oxygen, blood transfusion, medications to thin the blood and dissolve the clots and surgery for specific cases.
Support and resources
We will provide guidance and support to help stroke patients recover from the condition, with physiotherapy, speech therapy and other necessary support.
Stroke needs urgent care and management from trained healthcare professionals.