Paediatrics Services | Meet the Best Child Specialists in Penang

What is Paediatrics?

Paediatrics is a medical speciality dedicated to the care of infants, children, and early adolescents, focusing on their health, growth, and development.

Paediatricians are medical specialists in this field who often serve as the primary care physicians from the birth of a child to caring for their health as well as general growth and well-being, including administering inoculations and vaccinations as and when necessary.

Paediatric Service at Gleneagles Hospital Penang

At Gleneagles Hospital Penang, the best paediatricians are dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of services to address various health concerns in children, including but not limited to:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Asthma and childhood allergies
Urinary tract infection
Hand, foot and mouth disease (child)
Kidney swelling (hydronephrosis)
Pneumonia (child)
Common childhood infections
Paediatric ENT (Ears, Nose & Throat)
Allergic rhinitis
Audiology Test
Hearing Assessment

We are committed to excellence in paediatric care and strive to ensure the health and well-being of every child we serve.

Common Illnesses That Affect Children

Chickenpox

A mild disease and a rite of passage for many, chickenpox is a disease that most children will catch at some point. Older children and adults are at higher risk the later they catch the virus.

Seek help when:

The victim of chickenpox is a pregnant woman
The victim of chickenpox is an infant
The victim of chickenpox has a weakened immune system

It is important to note that chickenpox can be passed onto others about 2 days before any symptoms have shown. It is best to keep your child away from public areas if they have chickenpox.

Bronchitis

If your child or infant experiences running nose, a dry persistent cough, difficulty breathing and a temperature, they may just be dealing with one of the most common respiratory tract infections – bronchitis.

Conjunctivitis

If your child or infant is experiencing inflamed eyes, this could be a highly infectious bacterial or viral condition. If the discharge present is yellow, it is usually bacterial in nature, if clear and sticky, viral. Their eyes may swell, feel sore, become red and itchy with sticky eyelids and water more than usual.

Coughs & Colds

Though mild to us, the common cold can still be self-limiting and even the smallest viral infection of the upper respiratory tract should be cautioned in children. From nasal stuffiness to running noses, sneezes as well as sore throats, coughs and fevers, your child may be irritable and face difficulty with feeding.

Seek help when:

Symptoms last more than 10 days
Your child has a rash with fever
Your child is not waking or interacting
Your child faces difficulty in breathing

Upset Stomachs & Diarrhea

Though loose stools in children can happen on occasion, diarrhea however is when your child passes unformed and watery stools on a frequent basis. They may have food allergies but most of the time this is caused by an infection or a stomach bug. Called gastroenteritis, the most common causes are usually viruses like the rotavirus. In younger children, diarrhea and vomiting may be more serious, especially babies as they can easily lose too much fluid from their bodies and become severely dehydrated.

Seek help when:

Your child has passed six or more diarrhea stools
Your child has vomited three or more times within 24 hours
Your child has not been able to hold down fluids for at least 8 hours
Your child is floppy, irritable and has no appetite
Your child is experiencing stomach pain
Your child has a headache and/or a stiff neck

Constipation

Very common among children of all ages, they may find it difficult to pass their stools and the stools they pass may be hard. Other signs of constipation may be persistent abdominal pain.

Ear Infections

Common in infants and toddlers, ear infections tend to be caused by viruses after a cold. It can be painful, may cause a fever and cause your child to try and rub or pull at their ears. Young babies cannot always describe where the pain is coming from and may react by being irritable or crying.

Seek help when:

Symptoms last longer than 4 days
Pain becomes more severe
Your child develops a high temperature
Your child experiences breathing difficulties

Asthma

As a common and long-term health condition, the severity of asthmatic symptoms may change depending on the child. It affects their airways with a sudden and severe onset of symptoms such as the difficulty to breathe, wheezing and shortness of breath.

Sticky Eyes

A common condition in newborn babies and young children due to their tear ducts developing, the sticky discharge in the corner of their eyes or eyelashes are nothing to worry about.

Paediatricians at Gleneagles Hospital Penang

At Gleneagles Hospital Penang, the team of paediatricians is dedicated to providing expert medical care for children. As leading child specialists in Penang, we focus on addressing a wide range of health needs to support the well-being of our young patients. Consult with one of the esteemed paediatricians today.

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