In case of any symptoms of illness, it is recommended to see a paediatrician first. Having knowledge in various medical fields and knowing the anamnesis (medical history) of the child, he or she can quickly determine what kind of help he or she needs, prescribe examinations to confirm the diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Most often, paediatricians treat the following diseases:

• Acute respiratory infections.

As a rule, they are characterised by fever combined with nasal congestion, nasal discharge, sore throat, cough, hoarseness, etc.

• Urinary tract infections

Changes in the nature and frequency of urination, lower abdominal pain, pain when urinating, fever without other symptoms, lower back pain

• Otitis media

Pain in the ear, hearing loss, fever

• Gastroenteritis

Nausea, vomiting, discomfort and/or pain in the abdomen, loose stools, fever, lethargy, loss of appetite

• Pneumonia

Shortness of breath, lethargy, fever, cough

• Broncho-obstructive syndrome

Shortness of breath, wheezing breathing

• Anaemia

Lethargy, pallor of the skin and mucous membranes

• Dermatitis (atopic, contact, etc.)

Redness, peeling, rash on the skin

• Children's infectious diseases

Chickenpox, rubella, measles, mumps, whooping cough, scarlet fever, infantile roseola, infectious mononucleosis.

Rapid onset of rash in combination with fever and other symptoms, swollen lymph nodes.

Why is a routine consultation important?

Seeing a pediatrician is necessary to ensure that your child is in good health. It is important to see a pediatrician not only in times of illness, but also on a routine basis. Periodically it is necessary to take tests, do ultrasounds and vaccinations. Prevention allows you to protect the child from many serious diseases.

Scheduled examinations with a pediatrician are carried out: 

- 5-7, 10-14 and 30 days after birth;

- 1 time a month until the child reaches 1 year of age;

- 2 times a year from 1 to 3 years of age;

- once a year from 3 to 18 years of age;