A Pediatrician is a physician who specializes in treating all the medical conditions related to children. They supervise the physical, behavioral and mental development of children from their birth till eighteen years of age. A pediatrician takes care of all the minor and major medical condition of children. Topics like socialization issue, puberty and emotional problems can also be discussed with the pediatrician, as he can guide about the right procedure for treating the same.
There is no certain age limit for a child to visit a pediatrician. A child, till two years, should be taken to the pediatrician for monthly check-ups. This helps in monitoring the overall development of a child, be it physical or mental. Pediatrician can guide regarding the required vaccinations at a specific age. A pediatrician can also pour in some knowledge for proper fitness requirements for a growing child and can help with the apt nutritional food items. In case of discomfort or health issues of a child from 0 to a specific age group, a pediatrician should be consulted immediately.
Pediatrics includes the treatment for all the medical health conditions related to children. The sub specialties in the field of pediatrics are Pediatric anesthesiologists, Pediatric cardiologists, Pediatric urologists, Pediatric developmentalist, Pediatric dermatologist, Pediatric neonatologist and Pediatric surgeon.
The pediatricians of Hyderabad normally charge between Rs 200- 550/, per consultation. The rates might increase in case of a visit to the specialist. There are different rates and packages for various medical situations, which solely depend upon the course of treatment and the dose of medicine. For example a pediatric surgeon charges between Rs 500- Rs750/ for consultation while the rates for surgery may vary accordingly.
Pediatricians can treat almost all the medical problems in children; however the most common treatments provided by them are:
Neonatology- This deals in providing proper treatment and care to pre-maturely born infants.
Pediatric Cardiology- This helps in treating by-birth complications in the heart of a child and takes care of other heart diseases like rheumatic heart disease as well.
Pediatric Surgery- This one helps in repairing birth defects, performing transplantations and treating serious wounds.
Pediatric Pulmonology- This department deals in treating all the issues related to the respiratory system of children.
Pediatric Critical Care- Any of the emergency situations like accidents, poisoning or other unavoidable situations are taken care of in this lot.