Vedanta Multispeciality Hospital

Specialty

Pediatrics

Healthcare for infants, children and teenagers: growth and development, vaccinations, common childhood illnesses and routine checkups.

About pediatrics

Pediatrics is medical care for babies, children and teenagers. A pediatrician monitors growth and development, advises on feeding and vaccinations, and treats the illnesses that are common in childhood.

Needs and conditions commonly assessed

  • Routine checkups and growth monitoring
  • Vaccination schedules
  • Fever, cough, cold and ear or throat infections
  • Diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach problems
  • Asthma, allergies and skin rashes
  • Feeding, nutrition and weight concerns
  • Development, learning and behaviour questions

Symptoms worth discussing with a doctor

  • Fever that lasts more than a couple of days
  • A cough that does not go away or comes with fast breathing
  • Repeated vomiting or diarrhoea, or signs of dehydration
  • Poor feeding, poor weight gain or slow development
  • Rashes, ear pain or a persistent sore throat

Doctors in Pediatrics

No doctors are listed for this specialty yet. Please contact the hospital for current availability.

Tests your doctor may suggest

Many childhood illnesses are assessed by examination alone. When needed, a doctor may suggest tests such as a blood count, inflammation markers or urine tests.

What to expect at your first visit

Bring your child's vaccination card, any previous prescriptions and reports, and a note of the symptoms, when they began and any medicines given. Please confirm available services, timings and fees with the hospital before you visit.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent medical care for difficulty breathing, a fever in a very young baby, a seizure, extreme drowsiness, a stiff neck, signs of dehydration such as no urine for many hours, or any time you feel your child is seriously unwell.

This page is general information and does not replace a medical consultation. Services, doctors and timings should be confirmed with the hospital.

FAQs

Pediatrics: common questions

How often should my child have checkups?
Young children are seen more often for growth checks and vaccinations. Your pediatrician will advise a schedule that suits your child's age.
When is a fever a concern?
Fever in very young babies, fever that lasts more than a couple of days, or fever with breathing difficulty, rash, seizure or extreme drowsiness should be assessed urgently.
Are vaccines important for children?
Vaccines protect against serious infections. Your pediatrician can explain the recommended schedule and answer your questions.
What should I bring to the visit?
Bring the vaccination card, previous reports and a list of any medicines your child takes.

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