About Dr. Yeo Tong Hong

A first consultation usually begins with a detailed discussion of your child’s medical and developmental history, birth history, and observed symptoms, followed by a physical and neurological examination. Diagnostic investigations such as an electroencephalogram (EEG) or brain MRI scan may be arranged where clinically indicated. Findings are then reviewed with you to outline non-procedural and medical management options.

The two medical roles are distinct and complementary. A general paediatrician oversees the general health, growth, and development of infants, children, and adolescents. A paediatric neurologist is a paediatrician with additional accredited subspecialty training in diagnosing and managing complex conditions of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles, such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and movement disorders.

Many children with mild tics require clinical monitoring, family education, and reassurance rather than active medication, as tic severity often fluctuates naturally over time. Where tics cause physical discomfort, social distress, or interfere with schooling, behavioral therapy, environmental modifications, or medication may be considered following specialist evaluation.

Most childhood headaches are benign. Specialist evaluation is recommended when headaches are frequent, severe, rapidly changing in pattern, wake the child from sleep, or are accompanied by red-flag symptoms such as persistent morning vomiting, unsteadiness, personality changes, or visual disturbances.

Bring a formal referral letter if available, previous EEG tracings, brain MRI reports and DICOM imaging files on CD or USB, a typed list of current medications, and details of prior treatments. Maintaining a diary of seizure or tic frequency, along with short smartphone video recordings of unusual clinical episodes, provides valuable diagnostic insight.

Treatment costs vary depending on the specific condition, diagnostic tests required (EEG, high-resolution MRI), procedures performed, healthcare facility, and inpatient stay duration. The Singapore Ministry of Health publishes historical transacted bill sizes and fee benchmarks as general reference points. Itemised fee estimates relating to your child’s clinical profile can be discussed following initial specialist consultation. You can contact the team to ask about this.