The idea of COMPLETE HEALTH INCLUDE taking care for physical and mental aspects. Children encounter numerous medical professionals from the moment they are born. These people are there for your child as much as they are there for you to answer questions, diagnose illness, and ensure overall health. Some children only ever see the family doctor, while others may need an allergist or orthodontist.
“ Here are just some of the medical professionals your child may come into contact with. “1) Neonatologist :
Neonatologist is a subspecialty of pediatrics that consists of the medical care of new born especially the ill or pre mature new born. It is a hospital based specialty, and is usually practiced in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
2) Pediatrician :
Pediatricians are medical doctors who treat children from infancy through the teenage years. You’re probably used to taking your child to a pediatrician for regular check-ups and when he’s ill. Pediatricians are in a unique position to offer information about a child’s “normal” course of development.
3) Pediatric dentist :
When your child gets their first tooth, it’s time to think about a dentist. The American Dental Association recommends that children have their first dental appointment within six months of cutting their first tooth, and no later than their 1st birthday. This visit includes a physical exam of the mouth and an information session for you. Early examinations will help protect your child’s teeth and set up a lifetime of good dental habits. Follow the first trip with semi-annual visits for teeth cleaning and exams. The dentist will take X-rays as the child gets older to ensure all of the teeth are coming in properly and that there are no cavities. Many children require treatment by an orthodontist, a doctor specially trained in braces. If your child’s adult teeth are coming in crooked, your dentist could refer you to an orthodontist to see if braces may help.
4) Ophthalmologist :
Ophthalmologists specialize in the treatment of eyes and problems affecting the eyes. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children should typically have their eyes examined at each well-baby visit, and at no later than the age of 6 months. Between the ages of 1 and 4 years, they can begin screenings for potential vision problems. Starting at the age of 5, it’s recommended that children have eye exams every year.
5) Gynecologist :
The American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecologists recommends that each young woman have her first gynecological visit between the ages of 13 and 15 years. This doesn’t mean she will have her first pelvic exam or Pap smear. The first visit lays the groundwork for future visits and provides an opportunity for the doctor to discuss many topics, including: periods ,cramps ,sex ,birth control.Young women should visit their gynecologist every year.
6) Otolaryngologists :
They treat diseases in the ears nose, throat, sinuses, head, neck, and respiratory system. They also can do reconstructive and plastic surgery on your head and neck.
7) Endocrinologist :
An endocrinologist is a doctor who specializes in understanding the body’s metabolism and production of hormones. If your child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes or a hormone imbalance, you will need to bring them to a doctor specializing in endocrinology. Thyroid and adrenal issues, though unlikely to occur in babies, are often discovered as a child approaches puberty. An endocrinologist can diagnose and treat these conditions.
8) Child Psychologist :
A child’s mental health is just important as their physical. Sometimes a traumatic event, the death of a loved one, or big changes in family life will mean that your child needs to speak with a psychologist or psychiatrist. Whether mental health symptoms are behavioral or emotional, it’s important to address the way your child feels and make sure that they know they have someone to talk to. Sometimes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, or other learning challenges make a mental health professional an essential part of your child’s academic success as well. If your child needs to be prescribed medication for a mental health diagnosis, then they will need to see a child psychiatrist.
9) Speech and Language Pathologist :
Speech-language pathologists, also called SLPs, are experts in communication. SLPs work with people of all ages, from babies to adults. SLPs treat many types of communication and swallowing problems.
These include problems with :
Speech sounds—how we say sounds and put sounds together into words. Other words for these problems are articulation or phonological disorders, apraxia of speech , or dysarthria .
Language—how well we understand what we hear or read and how we use words to tell others what we are thinking. In adults this problem may be called aphasia .
Literacy—how well we read and write. People with speech and language disorders may also have trouble reading, spelling, and writing.
Social communication—how well we follow rules, like taking turns, how to talk to different people, or how close to stand to someone when talking. This is also called pragmatics.
Voice—how our voices sound. We may sound hoarse, lose our voices easily, talk too loudly or through our noses, or be unable to make sounds.
Fluency—also called stuttering, is how well speech flows. Someone who stutters may repeat sounds, like t-t-t-table, use “um” or “uh,” or pause a lot when talking. Many young children will go through a time when they stutter, but most outgrow it.
Cognitive-communication—how well our minds work. Problems may involve memory, attention, problem solving, organization, and other thinking skills.
Feeding and swallowing—how well we suck, chew, and swallow food and liquid. A swallowing disorder may lead to poor nutrition, weight loss, and other health problems. This is also called dysphagia.
10) Audiologist :
Audiologists are experts who can help to prevent, diagnose, and treat hearing and balance disorders for people of all ages. Audiologists provide professional and personalized services to improve persons’ involvement in important activities in their lives and better their quality of life.
Audiologists’ services can help with managing issues effecting hearing and balance, including :
Hearing Loss – Evaluate and treat hearing, balance, and tinnitus disorders.
Hearing Aids/Assistive Technology – Select and custom-fit hearing aids and assistive technology.
Dizziness and Balance – Evaluate and treat balance problems.
Hearing Screening and Testing – Screen individuals to identify possible hearing disorders. Testing will confirm if a hearing loss is present and determine the kind and degree of loss.
Noise and Hearing Loss Prevention – Explain how to protect hearing from the effects of noise.
Tinnitus – Advise people about how to treat and cope with ringing in the ears.
11) Special Educator :
they are the experts with techniques and strategies to teach the subjects to children with any disability like ADHD, LD.
12) Occupational Therapist :
They are the experts of fine body movements like finger grips, spoon holding or body balancing. They help the people of all ages. They especially helpful with the children of special needs.
13) Dietitian :
A dietitian alters their patient’s nutrition based upon their medical condition and individual needs. Dietitians are regulated healthcare professionals licensed to assess, diagnose, and treat nutritional problems.
14) Pediatric Neurologists :
Neurologists evaluate and treat brain and central nervous system disorders. Some pediatric neurologists have training that makes them qualified to work with kids who have neuro developmental disorders, including ADHD and LD.
15) Urologists :
These are surgeons who care for men and women for problems in the urinary tract, like a leaky bladder. They also treat male infertility and do prostate exams.
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Nidhe Jain
