
What is Pediatrics?
Pediatricians are medical specialists who diagnose, treat and provide medical care for babies, children and teenagers. Pediatricians treat your child’s illnesses, as well as assess their physical, mental and behaviour development. Pediatricians work in the community as well as in public and private hospitals.
What conditions do pediatricians treat?
Pediatricians treat a wide range of illnesses, injuries and conditions. They often examine and treat babies immediately after birth. They often examine and treat babies immediately after birth. They can assess and, if necessary, resuscitate newborns, and manage treatment of premature babies.
Pediatricians treat babies, children and teenagers with:
- cancer.
- genetic disorders such as cystic fibrosis and Down syndrome.
- disabilities such as cerebral palsy.
- developmental delays.
- chronic diseases such as diabetes.
- infectious diseases such as meningitis.
- asthma and allergies.
- autism spectrum disorder.