Pedia Pain Focus

Neuropathic pain, especially in children can be extremely challenging to recognize and treat. Dr. Alyssa Lebel MD, a dually trained pediatric neurologist and pain physician, provides a step by step explanation of neuropathic pain across the pediatric age groups and provides practical tools for how healthcare professionals can recognize and treat it effectively.   Takeaways in This Episode Dr. Lebel's personal connection to and her journey into becoming a pediatric neurologist and pain physician The unique features of pediatric nervous system and neurocognitive development Features distinguishing pediatric neuropathic pain from that among the adults What are functional neurological disorders or pain presentation of these disorders, and the findings on imaging (Hint: it’s not just made up or feigned symptoms) Why and when neonates and infants develop neuropathic or chronic pain  Correlation between colic, headache, and/or abdominal pain Ways to prevent the triggering of the central nervous system  Gui