A branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents is called Pediatrics. So, medical professionals who are specialized in diagnosing and treating diseases of infants, children, and adolescents are called Pediatricians.
A 5-year medical degree [MBBS] that is recognized by the General Medical Council and a 2-year foundation course of general training are the basic requirements for an individual to be a doctor. However, following are the specialties or extra qualifications required to be a Pediatrician:
Pediatricians are the medical doctors who diagnose and treat diseases, medical conditions, and injuries that require care for babies, children, and adolescents. However, Neonatologists are the one who takes care of infants and an especially premature newborn who are suffering from severe and complicated medical conditions.
Individuals who are having babies below the age of 2 years should consult a Pediatrician many times. Between the age of 2-5 years, a Pediatrician should be consulted once a year. After the age of 5 years, depending on the medical condition of the child the Pediatrician should be consulted
For taking care of the child, a Pediatrician will:
Following are few of the subspecialties of pediatricians:
Yes, Pediatricians can treat childhood diabetes. Children mostly affected by type 1 diabetes. In rare cases, they get affected by type 2 diabetes. However, if the diabetes condition is severe, then the Pediatrician may refer the patient to the Pediatric gastroenterologists who is a specialist doctor and having well experienced in treating diabetes.
Generally, a Pediatrician can not perform any surgery but they usually diagnose and treat medical conditions. However, a Pediatric Surgeon may perform surgeries in order to treat and cure some of the diseases, infections, and medical conditions affecting the child.