What is Paediatric?
Paediatric medicine and surgery covers the diagnosis, treatment, and management of health conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. India's paediatric specialists handle complex conditions including congenital heart defects, neurological disorders, urological conditions, and childhood cancers — with a child-friendly approach at internationally accredited centres.
Types of Paediatric
Paediatric Surgery
General and specialty surgical procedures in children including hernias, appendicitis, and bowel conditions.
Paediatric Cardiology
Diagnosis and surgical correction of congenital heart defects in newborns and children.
Paediatric Neurology
Manages epilepsy, cerebral palsy, developmental disorders, and brain tumours in children.
Paediatric Urology
Treats urological conditions including undescended testes and urinary tract abnormalities.
Neonatology
Intensive care and medical management of premature and critically ill newborns.
Types of Paediatric Treatments
Minimally Invasive Paediatric Surgery
Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic techniques adapted for children to reduce trauma and recovery time.
Congenital Heart Repair
Open or catheter-based correction of ventricular septal defects, ASD, TOF, and other cardiac anomalies.
Anticonvulsant Therapy
Medication management of epilepsy in children with regular neurological monitoring.
NICU Care
Advanced neonatal intensive care for premature babies and neonates with critical conditions.
Possible Causes
- Congenital Conditions: Structural abnormalities present from birth affecting the heart, brain, spine, or digestive system.
- Genetic Disorders: Chromosomal disorders affecting multiple organ systems in children.
- Premature Birth: Prematurity increases risk of respiratory, neurological, and gastrointestinal complications.
- Infections: Neonatal sepsis, meningitis, and respiratory infections remain leading causes of childhood illness.
Conditions Treated
Common Procedures
Why is Paediatric needed?
- Congenital abnormalities requiring surgical correction
- Childhood cancers including leukaemia and brain tumours
- Neurological conditions such as epilepsy or cerebral palsy
- Paediatric cardiac surgery for heart defects
- Urological issues like undescended testes or vesicoureteral reflux
- General paediatric conditions: hernias, appendicitis, intussusception
When should you see a specialist?
- Confirmed or suspected congenital condition requiring specialist evaluation
- Developmental delays or neurological symptoms
- Recurrent infections or failure to thrive in infants
- Cardiac murmur detected at routine check-up
- Any surgical condition in a child requiring specialist paediatric surgeon
Precautions & Aftercare
- Ensure the child is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times
- Provide a complete medical history including vaccinations and allergies
- Follow the fasting guidelines appropriate for the child's age before procedures
- Keep the child calm and informed in age-appropriate terms
- Administer post-operative medications exactly as prescribed
- Schedule regular growth and development reviews after treatment
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