Pediatric Health and Diseases
Pediatrics is a branch of medicine that covers the health services, diagnoses, and treatments of children from birth to 18 years of age. Fundamentally, regular monitoring of healthy children, tracking their development, and taking preventive measures against diseases are of great importance. However, if a disease occurs, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up procedures are carried out by our specialist pediatricians.
What Diseases Does the Department of Pediatrics Treat?
Infectious Diseases: Common infections in children, especially respiratory tract infections and digestive system infections, fall into this category. Examples of this group include respiratory tract infections such as influenza, the common cold, and pneumonia; digestive system infections such as diarrhea; and infectious diseases such as measles and chickenpox.
Growth and Development Issues: Any deviation from normal growth and development processes in children falls under this category. Examples of these problems include developmental delays, abnormalities in height and weight development, and nutritional disorders.
Chronic Diseases: Long-term or chronic health problems such as asthma, diabetes, and psoriasis can also affect children. The management of these diseases falls within the area of expertise of pediatricians.
Immune System Problems: Infections caused by immune system disorders are among the most common health problems in children. Children with weak immune systems are more susceptible to infections than others.
Newborn Care: Postnatal care for newborn babies is extremely important. Issues such as the health problems and development of premature babies, as well as newborn screening tests, fall within the scope of pediatric health and disease specialists.
Neurological Diseases: Neurological disorders such as epilepsy and cerebral palsy can affect children’s lives. The diagnosis and management of such diseases fall within the area of expertise of pediatric health and disease specialists.
Genetic Diseases: Genetic diseases such as Down syndrome and cystic fibrosis can cause lifelong health problems in children. The diagnosis and management of these types of diseases are also important tasks for pediatricians.
Our pediatricians guide parents to ensure the healthy growth of their children, provide education on healthy lifestyle habits, and monitor the health status of children. Our specialists strive to maintain the physical, emotional, and social well-being of children at the highest level.
