When to consult a pediatrician
A pediatrician is a doctor who takes care of a child's health from birth to adulthood. Every mother makes sure that her baby is observed by an experienced and highly qualified specialist. Our doctors have deep scientific knowledge in the field of pediatrics and constantly improve their professional level. At the reception, you will be given answers to any questions about your child's health and development, they will carry out a diagnosis, if necessary, prescribe treatment, determine the timing of vaccinations, and help you adjust feeding and daily routine.
Remember, a child is not a reduced copy of an adult! Timely referral to a specialist will reduce the risk of developing serious diseases.
Peculiarities of the pediatrician's work
From birth to adulthood, it's important to work closely with your child's doctor and know where to go with any health-related concerns.
The main tasks of a pediatrician:
- Assess the child's physical and neuropsychological development
- Select methods of laboratory or instrumental diagnostics for quick and accurate diagnosis
- Prescribe drugs based on deep knowledge of modern pharmacology
The psychological aspect is also extremely important in the work of a pediatric doctor - mostly his "audience" is very sensitive and vulnerable, and therefore it is necessary to choose the right approach for everyone. After all, how emotionally comfortable a child's relationship with a pediatrician will be directly depends on his subsequent attitude towards doctors and care for his health.
With what problems should you contact a pediatrician
A pediatrician is the first specialist to be consulted for any pathological conditions, disorders and symptoms in babies and teenagers. Children up to one year old are under the constant supervision of a child specialist and undergo a monthly preventive examination. In the case of the slightest health or developmental disorders, the doctor adjusts the visit and examination schedule.
When you need to make an appointment with a pediatrician:
- abdominal pain, lack of appetite, colic, flatulence, constipation,
- diarrhea, vomiting,
- joint pain
- headache, dizziness, fainting, convulsions,
- general weakness, fatigue,
- increase in body temperature,
- cough, runny nose, sore throat, red eyes, hoarseness of voice,
- skin rashes, itching,
- restless behavior, overexcitement, inconsolable crying of the baby, etc.
And also on the following issues:
- scheduled vaccination,
- monitoring of the newborn,
- for the purpose of preventive examination according to age (dispensary examination),
- issuance of certificates, sanatorium-resort cards, specialized forms for kindergartens and schools, etc.
Parents should take their child to the doctor if there is even the slightest doubt that the baby is developing normally. This applies to both physical and mental aspects of development.
Benefits of treatment
- advance registration and no queues;
- use of modern diagnostic equipment;
- careful unhurried examination of the child and accurate diagnosis;
- consultations with specialized specialists and determination of the child's individual treatment scheme.
Our team of doctors works according to the principles of evidence-based medicine. We do not prescribe unnecessary examinations and medicines "just in case".
Children's polyclinics often work in an emergency mode, it is difficult to quickly get an appointment with a doctor in a state institution, you have to make an appointment in advance or waste time in queues. If you need a paid child therapist quickly and without queues, contact us. You can make an appointment with a pediatrician at an affordable price and get a comprehensive examination in comfortable conditions.
