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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