Approximately ten percent of young children suffer from painful and debilitating migraines, and that number gradually increases as the teenage years and adolescence sets in (Migraine Research Foundation). Migraines are serious headaches that can be brought on by stress, heat, exhaustion, or seasonal allergies. Other migraine triggers include: Dehydration Menstruation or hormonal changes Certain food
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SPD in Summertime
Dr. Dilip Karnik was recently featured in an article about SPD: Sensory Processing Disorder and how to spot it in kids. SPD is when someone has an adverse reaction to a sound, touch, taste, or smell. It can kick into high gear during the summertime when physical heat and discomfort might trigger this type of
Read MoreDr. Karnik on SPD: Sensory Processing Disorder
Chances are that your child, or someone’s kid you know, has some form of SPD, or sensory processing disorder. And, it’s becoming more and more common these days in a world rife with overstimulation for kids. Child Neurology Consultant’s Dr. Dilip Karnik was recently interviewed for a story about SPD on popular women’s site SheKnows.com.
Read MoreConcussion Update: No Football Before Age 12
Research on early childhood concussions leading to brain injury later in life keeps emerging. In the latest study, researchers found that kids who played tackle football before the age of 12 had cognitive, behavioral, and mood issues significantly earlier than those who started at an older age, as published in the Annals of Neurology. The
Read MoreGirls, Repetition and Autism
Boys are about four times as likely to be diagnosed with autism (autism spectrum disorder) than girls. Because of this, there is plenty of information out there about boys and this condition, but less so for girls. While there are many signs appearing early on in both boys and girls that can be traits of
Read MoreDocumentary: Epilepsy, Texas and Medical Cannabis (CBD oil)
In February 2018, the first cannabis dispensary in Texas opened its doors, one of three expected to open this year, making medical cannabis oil also known as CBD oil available to patients with complex epilepsy. Families who have been managing epilepsy with multiple procedures and medications have been awaiting CBD oil as an alternative treatment since Governor
Read MoreBrain Injury and ADHD Link?
Could there be a link between a TBI (traumatic brain injury, like a concussion) suffered early in childhood and ADHD later on? New research hints that may be a possibility. A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics suggests that young children hospitalized with a head injury may be at a greater risk for developing ADHD
Read MoreSpring Allergies and ADHD
A sneeze here, a sniffle there, and itchy red eyes everywhere…sounds like a Dr. Seuss book doesn’t it? Actually, it’s just allergy season here in Central Texas. Allergy symptoms can be hard on a child, even affecting their brain and ability to do schoolwork, and especially so if they already suffer from ADHD or another
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Spotlight on Dr. Michael Reardon
Dr. Michael Reardon is one of Child Neurology Consultant’s experts on concussions. He is frequently consulted for his expertise on how to prevent and treat pediatric concussions, especially in relation to youth sports, and often works with local fire stations and school districts to provide concussion health education. Dr. Reardon is a graduate of the
Read MoreHow to Detect Flu in Non-Verbal Children
The flu we are seeing right now is seemingly leaving no family untouched, and experts say it’s not going away anytime soon. Sadly, 53 children have died from this particular strain since October. While it’s easy enough to spot the obvious signs of flu in your child such as fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy, we
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