Best Child Neurologist in Kushtia - Book Appointment
Down Again. And Again.
Your daughter learned to walk two months ago. Since then, her knees seem to find the floor a dozen times a day. She trips on the edge of the mat. She goes down reaching for a toy. Most days she pops back up and carries on, barely annoyed.
A lot of falling is simply what learning to walk looks like. New walkers have wide, wobbly steps and big heads on small bodies. Falls are frequent at first. Week by week, they should slowly become fewer.
It is the pattern, not the count on any single day, that matters. Falls that keep increasing instead of easing off deserve a look. So does falling mostly to one side, or a child who walked steadily and now stumbles more than before.
If the pattern worries you, a child neurologist can watch how your child walks and moves. Look through doctors in Kushtia to find one. A short video of your child walking at home helps more than you might expect.
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Prof. Dr. Md. Shahidul Islam
Falls That Are Part of Learning
A toddler falls, gets up, and falls again. That loop is the training itself. Balance, leg strength, and judgement of distance all improve through it.
Normal early falls have a reassuring shape. They happen in every direction. The child usually throws her hands out to catch herself. Bruises appear on knees and forehead. And slowly, month by month, the falls thin out.
Carpet or bare floor changes the numbers a little. It does not change the direction, and the direction should be improvement.
Fall Patterns Worth a Check
Some patterns sit outside the usual learning curve. Falls that are more frequent now than a month ago are one. Falling mostly to the same side is another.
Watch the hands too. A child who does not put her hands out to break a fall, even as she gets older, is worth assessing. So is a child whose skills go backwards: she walked across the room last month, and now she stumbles after a few steps.
Frequent falls long after walking is established also deserve a visit. Mention any stiffness in the legs, unusual tiredness, or a change in how she plays.
What the Neurologist Watches
The main tool is watching. Your child will be seen walking, turning, and, if she can, walking on tiptoes or heels. The doctor watches how each leg moves and how the body balances.
Then comes a gentle hands-on check. Muscle tone in the legs, how strong each leg is, and the reflexes at the knees and ankles. The doctor also asks about development as a whole: sitting, first steps, words, hand skills. Falls are rarely just about the legs.
Most visits end in reassurance and a review date. Sometimes the doctor suggests therapy exercises or further tests. Ask your doctor whether any test is truly needed now, or whether watching over time is enough. If questions about growth or general health sit alongside, a child specialist in Kushtia can stay involved. Some children may require referral to a higher-level centre for assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many falls a day are normal for a toddler?
There is no fixed normal number. New walkers can fall many times a day. What matters is the trend: falls should slowly decrease.
My child always falls to the left. Should I worry?
Falling mostly to one side is worth a check. It can be a habit, but the doctor will want to compare strength and tone on both sides.
What if my child does not put her hands out when falling?
Young toddlers do not always catch themselves. If she still does not as she grows, mention it at the visit.
My child walked well, but now stumbles more. Is that serious?
Losing a skill is always a reason to be seen promptly. Note when you first noticed the change and whether illness came before it.
Will my child need a scan?
Not usually at the first step. The doctor starts with watching, examination, and history. Tests are suggested only when the findings point that way.
What should I note before the visit?
Write when falls happen, which side she falls to, and whether she puts her hands out. A short home video helps a lot.
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