ABOUT:
Pediatrics is a branch of medicine dedicated to the physical, emotional, and social health for infants, children, and young people generally. Pediatricians devote their time to regular health examinations, as well as to preventive medicine and health practices. They immunize children against infectious diseases, such as influenza, meningitis, measles, mumps, and chicken pox. In addition to their immediate health-care duties, pediatricians act as advocates for children in endorsing public education, access to health care, and services to children. These measures have led to better development and health of young people.
SERVICES:
A pediatrician is a child's physician who provides:
- Preventive health maintenance for healthy children.
- Medical care for children who are acutely or chronically ill.
Pediatricians manage the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their patients, in every stage of development - in good health or in illness.
Generally, pediatricians focus on babies, children, adolescents, and young adults from birth to age 21 years to:
- Reduce infant and child mortality.
- Control infectious disease.
- Foster healthy lifestyles.
- Ease the difficulties of children and adolescents with chronic conditions.
Pediatricians diagnose and treat the following:
- Infections
- Injuries
- Genetic defects
- Malignancies
- Organic diseases and dysfunctions
However, pediatricians are concerned with more than physical well-being. They also are involved with the prevention, early detection, and management of other problems that affect children and adolescents, including the following:
- Behavioral difficulties
- Developmental disorders
- Functional problems
- Social stresses
- Depression or anxiety disorders
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