SHARES
Little ones with a fever, an accidental injury, Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease (HFMD) or some other symptoms that you just can’t figure out? Consult a pediatrician to figure things out and treat any health issue that maybe be presented.
Who is a Pediatrician?
Pediatrics is a specific branch of medicine that deals with a group of patients ranging from newborn to adolescence, generally until they are 18 years old. It is an important specialty especially because of the still developing immune system in children. As a result, a pediatrician should be adept at recognizing childhood illnesses early so that early intervention is instituted. It involves treating common and uncommon illnesses in this age range as well as monitoring their development and growth throughout this period.
Symptoms indicative of diseases in children include inability to eat, high level of irritability, frequent crying, inability to sleep or disturbed sleeping patterns and low levels of activity. A pediatrician (doctor for babies) should be able to catch these symptoms early enough to institute therapy. As in many conditions, earlier intervention such as ADHD treatment, is beneficial for a better outcome.
Pediatrics handle common diseases affecting children such as colic in babies, allergies, colds, flu, diarrhea, asthma, swallowing of foreign bodies and behavioral disorders. Pediatricians also handle congenital (born with) disorders such as Down’s syndrome, cerebral palsy, autistic disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and others. Pediatricians collaborate with other medical specialists such as neurologists, cardiologists, orthopedic surgeons and occupational therapists in managing diseases affecting children.
General Paediatrician treats a variety of illnesses in children at the primary care level, as well as, on an in-patient basis.
Make an appointment with your Pediatrician in Malaysia with GetDoc now
Make an appointment with your Pediatrician in Singapore with GetDoc now.
You can also download GetDoc from App Store or Google Play to make an appointment with doctor on the go.
by Qian
Qian's interest in healthcare industry came about after her father was diagnosed with bladder cancer. This experience has led her to become a strong believer in empowering individuals to take charge of their own health. View all articles by Qian.
