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Pediatric Conditions & Treatment
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Pediatric Conditions & Treatment
Pediatric Lung Disorders
The evaluation and treatment of the lungs and breathing system of children. Here are a few
disorders:
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Croup
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Pertussis
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB)
- Sinusitis
Pediatric Brain & Nervous System Disorders
The evaluation and treatment of the brain and nervous system of children. Here are a few
disorders:
- Seizures/epilepsy
- Encephalitis
- Meningitis
- Stroke
- Cerebral palsy
- Brain tumors
- Autism
- Mental retardation
- Spinal injuries
- Sleep disorders
- Spina bifida
- Various neurological syndromes – rare diseases
Pediatric Heart Disorders
The evaluation and treatment of the heart and vascular system in children. Here are a few
disorders:
- Heart Failure Management
- Lipid and Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Coronary Artery Disease Management
- Anticoagulation Management
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- High Blood Pressure Management
Pediatric Female Disorders
The evaluation and treatment of the female reproductive system in children. Here are a few
disorders:
- Congenital anomalies (defects that are present from birth)
- Amenorrhea (the absence of menstrual periods)
- Dismenorrhea (painful menstrual periods)
- Contraceptive management – birth control
- Vulvar lesions (abnormal growths of the external female genitals)
- Chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis
Pediatric Kindney & Urinary Disorders
The evaluation and treatment of the kidneys and urinary system in children. Here are a few
disorders:
- Bedwetting
- Daytime wetting or voiding dysfunction
- Hernia
- Hydrocele
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Undescended testicle
- Urinary incontinence
- Urinary tract infection
- Blood in urine
- Congenital anomalies of urogenital system
Pediatric Skin, Hair & Nails Disorders
The evaluation and treatment of the hair, nails and skin in children. Here are a few disorders:
- Acne
- Actinic keratosis
- Atopic eczema
- Birthmarks
- Burns
- Carbuncle
- Cellulitis
- Contact dermatitis
- Herpetic Stomatitis
- Newborn jaundice
- Pinworm & Ringworm
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Scabies
- Warts
Pediatric Digestive System Disorders
The evaluation and treatment of the digestive system in children. Here are a few disorders:
- Appendicitis
- Gastroenteritis
- Colic and crying
- Food poisoning
- Gastroesophageal reflux
- Hepatitis A & B
- Hernia
- Lactose intolerance
- Malabsorption
- Shingellosis
- Umbilical hernia
- Constipation
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Failure to thrive
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Celiac disease
- Liver disease
Pediatric Diabetes, Growth & Hormones
The evaluation and treatment of the glands and endocrine system in children. Here are a few
disorders:
- Thyroid function disorders
- Growth disorders
- Calcium and bone disorders
- Sex development
- Puberty
- Diabetes
- Hypoglycemia
- Obesity in children
Pediatric Skeletal and Muscular System Disorders
The evaluation and treatment of the skeletal and muscular system in children. Here are a few
disorders:
- Acute and chronic injuries to bones, joints and muscles
- Bone and joint infections
- Clubfeet
- Developmental disorders such as flat feet, knock knees, and bowlegs
- Dislocated hips
- Fractures and joint dislocations
- Growth problems
- Ligament tears
- Limb lenghtening
- Muscular dystrophy
- Scoliosis and other spinal deformities
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders
The evaluation and treatment of the the ear, nose and throat in children. Here are a few
disorders:
- Tonsilitis
- Congenital and acquired hearing loss
- Chronic or accute otitis media (middle ear infection)
- Balance disorders
- Chronic problems with adenoids and tonsils
- Upper airway obstruction and sleep apnea
- Hoarseness and stridor
- Foreign bodies in the larynx, trachea and bronchi
- Disorders of the facial nerve
- Diseases of the paranasal sinuses
- Nasal obstruction
- Eardrum perforations
- Cleft lip and palate
- Nosebleed
- Speech disorders
- Strep throat
Pediatric Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The following are common children’s diseases that may be prevented with vaccination:
- Chickenpox
- Tetanus
- Smallpox
- German Measles
- Polio
- Mumps
- Measles
- Diphtheria