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Pediatricians treat children from the age group 0 to 18 years.
No, a paediatrician cannot treat adults.
A paediatric surgeon can do surgeries like appendicitis, congenital corrections, undescended testes, varicoceles, gallbladder surgery, hernia, cancer surgeries, among many others.
Ideally, one should pick a paediatrician before the delivery of their baby as the baby will require regular visits in the first few years of his/her life.
Paediatricians help diagnose and identify medical issues and problems in children. They also provide their medical expertise, administer vaccinations and medications, according to the condition of the child and the medical issue. Surgeries are done by more specialised paediatricians and paediatric surgeons.
A paediatrician is a child specialist. They usually diagnose, manage and treat medical issues and problems in children, between zero to eighteen years of age. Paediatricians are highly skilled and trained in paediatric medicine. Though Paediatricians only treat children and young teens, they often give support and guidance to parents.
Role of paediatrician
A Paediatrician is responsible for the health and wellness of your child. They do regular check-ups and map the growth of your child.
Many paediatricians provide necessary vaccinations which help boost your child's immunity. They also provide medical guidance to the parents, for their children.
Paediatricians identify infections, disorders and other medical problems and recommend treatment options and medications.
The paediatricians focus on the child's milestones and also takes note of their behaviour and skill.
The paediatrician provides information on the child's nutrition, safety and health.
The paediatricians also cater to all the medical or health-related queries, doubts or questions the parents or the child may have.
Common Paediatric Problems
There are many childhood diseases. Some common ones which your children may be susceptible to are mentioned below
Throat pain
Ear pain
UTI
Common cold
Bronchitis
Eye, foot and mouth disease
Bronchiolitis
Glue ear
Pink eye
Chickenpox
Seasonal allergies
Common Paediatric subspecialties
Some common paediatric specialities are mentioned below
Oncology: This speciality looks into childhood cancers
Neurology: This speciality looks into nervous system disorders and problems since birth.
Otolaryngology: The speciality identifies and manages childhood problems of the ear, nose and throat, including head and neck.
Neonatology: Premature babies are treated under this speciality.
Paediatric Cardiology: Childhood birth defects of the heart, or cardiac in nature and identified and managed under this speciality.
Other subspecialties include
Genetics
Pain medicine
Paediatric Critical care
Paediatric haematology
Paediatric nephrology
Paediatric pulmonology
Paediatric rheumatology
Paediatric endocrinology
Frequency of visiting a Paediatrician
A newborn should ideally visit a Paediatrician at least six times during the first year. The child should get vaccinated on schedule and visit at least four times in a year, when between the age of one to three years. After the child turns four, they should visit for vaccinations, and at least once a year for a regular check-up
Reviewed by:Dr. Nitika Sharma - BDS
Reviewed by:Dr. Benuka Bansal - BDS
