Child Health and Diseases

What is Child Health and Diseases?

Child health and diseases are a branch of medicine that deals with the health of children from the newborn period to adolescence. This field monitors the growth and development of children, diagnoses and treats their diseases, and manages immunity and vaccination programs. Child health specialists work to protect and develop the physical, mental and social health of children.

Scope of Child Health and Diseases

• Newborn Care: The health status and development of newborns are monitored. Newborn screening tests, nutrition, vaccinations and early intervention programs are performed.
• Growth and Development: The physical and mental development of children is monitored. Growth curves, motor skills, language development and social skills are evaluated.
• Vaccines and Immunity: Vaccination programs are applied to strengthen the immune system of children and protect them from infectious diseases.
• Nutrition: Children are provided with healthy eating habits. Information is provided about breast milk, supplements, vitamin and mineral supplements.
• Infectious Diseases: Diagnosis and treatment of common infectious diseases in children. Diseases such as cold, flu, ear infections, bronchitis, pneumonia and gastroenteritis.
• Respiratory Diseases: Diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia and allergic rhinitis.
• Gastrointestinal Diseases: Diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as diarrhea, constipation, gastroenteritis, reflux and food allergies.
• Neurological Diseases: Epilepsy, headaches, cerebral palsy and other neurological disorders.
• Cardiological Diseases: Congenital heart diseases, arrhythmias and other heart disorders.
• Hematological and Oncological Diseases: Anemia, leukemia, lymphoma and other blood diseases.
• Endocrine Diseases: Diabetes, thyroid disorders, growth hormone deficiencies and other endocrine diseases.
• Genetic Diseases and Metabolic Disorders: Genetic tests and diagnosis and treatment of metabolic diseases.
• Behavioral and Developmental Disorders: Autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities and other behavioral disorders.
• Surgical Interventions: When necessary, surgical interventions are performed in cooperation with pediatric surgery.

The Importance of Child Health and Diseases

The healthy growth and development of children determines their future health status and quality of life. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment prevents the progression of diseases in children and reduces the risk of complications. In addition, healthy nutrition, regular vaccinations and routine health check-ups protect the general health of children and help prevent diseases.

Diagnostic and Treatment Methods Used in Child Health and Diseases

• Physical Examination: The general health status of children is evaluated. Height, weight and head circumference measurements are taken and growth curves are monitored.
• Laboratory Tests: Blood tests, urine tests, stool tests and other biochemical tests.
• Imaging Methods: Ultrasonography, X-ray, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computerized tomography (CT).
• Vaccination Programs: Vaccines appropriate to the age and health status of children are administered.
• Developmental Tests: Tests that evaluate mental, motor and social development.
• Neurological Assessment: EEG, EMG and other neurological tests.
• Allergy Tests: Detection of allergies with skin tests and blood tests.
• Eye and Ear Examination: Vision and hearing screenings.

Child Health and Disease Treatment Methods

• Drug Therapy: Antibiotics, antiviral drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs, bronchodilators and other drugs.
• Vaccines: Vaccines administered to protect against infectious diseases.
• Nutrition and Diet Counseling: Providing healthy eating habits, special diets and vitamin/mineral supplements.
• Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation: Physical therapy and rehabilitation programs for children with musculoskeletal problems.
• Psychotherapy and Behavioral Therapies: Therapies for the treatment of behavioral and developmental disorders.
• Surgical Interventions: Surgical interventions and post-operative care when necessary.

Child Health and Diseases with Asumed Health Care

Asumed Health Care provides the best service in the field of child health and diseases by collaborating with Turkey’s leading health institutions. The main services we offer to our patients are as follows:

• Diagnosis and Assessment: We ensure that our children undergo a comprehensive assessment. We ensure that accurate diagnoses are made and appropriate treatment plans are prepared through physical examination, laboratory tests, imaging methods and other diagnostic tools.
• Vaccination and Immunization Programs: We implement age-appropriate vaccination programs to protect children from infectious diseases.
• Medical Treatment: We implement medical treatments for childhood diseases in accordance with the latest treatment protocols.
• Nutrition and Diet Counseling: We provide nutrition and diet counseling services so that children can gain healthy eating habits.
• Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation: We provide physical therapy and rehabilitation services when necessary.
• Psychotherapy and Support: We provide psychotherapy and counseling services to support children’s mental and social development.
• Surgical Interventions: When necessary, we perform surgical interventions in cooperation with pediatric surgery.
• Education and Consulting: We inform and support families about child health, illnesses and care processes.

International Patient Support: We offer services specifically designed for our pediatric patients coming from abroad. These services include guidance throughout the treatment process, accommodation and transportation arrangements, translation services and support for other needs.