Paediatrics

What Is Paediatrics?

• Assessment and monitoring of children’s health
• Diagnosis and treatment of paediatric diseases
• Monitoring growth and physical and psychomotor development
• Advice on nutrition, immunity and the child’s wellbeing

Advantages of a Paediatric Consultation

• Specialised medical care for children
• Early diagnosis of health problems
• Ongoing monitoring of growth and development
• Professional advice for parents
• Personalised treatment according to the child’s age
• Comprehensive follow-up of paediatric health

Paediatric Services:

Checking the Child’s Growth and Development

• Assessment of weight, height and physical development
• Monitoring developmental milestones
• Advice on the child’s healthy development

Childhood Diseases

• Diagnosis and treatment of common infections
• Respiratory problems and fever
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Other paediatric problems

Preventive Paediatrics

• Periodic health checks
• Vaccination advice according to medical recommendations
• Prevention and early detection of health problems

The Child’s Nutrition and Development

• Age-appropriate nutritional advice
• Assessment of eating habits
• Support for optimal growth and development

Allergies and Immune Problems

• Assessment of allergic reactions
• Diagnosis of immune problems
• Advice on managing allergies in children

Is a Consultation with a Paediatrician Recommended?

• Routine checks of the child’s health
• Fever, cough or recurrent infections
• Problems with feeding or growth
• Allergy symptoms
• Changes in behaviour or development
• Follow-up of chronic paediatric conditions

What Happens During a Paediatric Consultation?

1. Booking an appointment with the specialist paediatrician
2. Taking the child’s medical history
3. Physical examination and developmental assessment
4. Recommending tests or examinations as needed
5. Drawing up a treatment and follow-up plan