PAEDIATRICS

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to the age of 18. The word “paediatrics” means “healer of children”; they are derived from two Greek words: (pais = child) and (iatros = doctor or healer). Paediatrics is a relatively new medical specialty, developing only in the mid-19th century. The aim of the study of paediatrics is to reduce infant and child rate of deaths, control the spread of infectious disease, promote healthy lifestyles for a long disease-free life and help ease the problems of children and adolescents with chronic conditions.

Paediatricians diagnose and treat several conditions among children including:-

• Injuries
• Infections
• Genetic and congenital conditions
• Cancers
• Organ diseases and dysfunctions

Paediatrics is concerned not only about immediate management of the ill child but also long term effects on quality of life, disability and survival. Paediatricians are involved with the prevention, early detection, and management of problems including:-

• Developmental delays and disorders
• Behavioral problems
• Functional disabilities
• Social stresses
• Mental disorders including depression and anxiety disorders

Our experienced team caters to the full range of highly specialized needs of newborns, toddlers & teenagers.

• Our NICU team is highly experienced and well equipped even for the care of extreme preterm and those who require ventilatory support.
• Neonatal Transport available.
• High Risk Clinic for follow-up.