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SA PAEDIATRICS AND NEWBORNS ( SAPAN)
General Paediatrics
General Paediatrics consults covers a wide range of conditions for infants and children including but not limited to the following:
Routine checks
12-month check
Anemia in children, Iron deficiency in Children,
Bed wetting
Concerns regarding growth
Seizures, Epilepsy and Neurocutaneous Syndromes
Congenital anomalies and malformations
6-week check
2-year check and beyond
Vitamin and Calcium deficiency in Children
Feeding issues, excessive crying in infants, fussy eaters
Learning issues
Tics
Chromosomal disorders in infants and children
6-month check
Asthma, Allergies, Eczema, other skin conditions in children
Toilet Training, Constipation
Sleep issues
Infections
Multisystemic disorders in children – conditions involving many parts of the body
Endocrinology
Endocrinology is treatment for a wide range of disorders for infants and children including:
Treatment of infant of diabetic mothers
Ambiguous genitalia
Calcium / phosphate metabolism disorders
Pubertal disorders
Thyroid disorders in newborns and children
Inborn errors of metabolism
Bone health in infants and children
Imbalance of steroids in infants due to disorders of adrenal gland
Disorders of metabolism
Disorders of pituitary gland
Ear, Nose and Throat
Ear, nose and throat conditions that can affect infants and children, Including:
Tonsils and adenoid problems
Laryngomalacia and Tracheomalacia
Nasal obstructions
Open mouth breathing, snoring and sleep apnoea
Ear infections, grommets
Hearing problems
Paediatric Gastroenterology
Paediatrics gastrointestinal disorders are conditions that affect the digestive system in infants and children, including:
Reflux and vomiting
Poor growth / Failure to thrive
Blood in stools which can be due to Cow’s Milk Protein Intolerance or other reasons
Liver diseases in infants and children
Polyps in colon
Constipation
Feeding problems, swallowing difficulties, management of home NGT feeds
Other gastrointestinal bleeding
Irritable bowel syndrome
Coeliac disease
Long term Diarrhea
Food intolerances
Abdominal pain, Acid peptic disease, Peptic ulcers in children
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) – Chrohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Eosinophilic Oesophagitis
Paediatric Haematology
Paediatric haematology covers problems relating to blood in infants and children including:
Abnormal blood cell counts
Easy bruising and bleeding, low platelet count, disorders of coagulation
Frequent infections in infants and children due to immunodeficiency or abnormal white blood cell counts.
Anaemia
Genetic disorders of blood
Iron deficiency
Enlarged lymph nodes
Paediatrics Infectious Diseases
Common and rare infectious diseases in infants and children including:
Recurrent fevers and infections
Recurrent cough
Skin infections
Tuberculosis, worm infestations in children
Advice on travel medicine and destination specific vaccination
Breathing problems - prolonged cough, shortness of breath, breathing noises, exercise limitation or snoring
Multiple infections from childcare attendance
Antibiotic advice
Frequent or recurrent chest infections
Infections that do not respond to treatment
Infections in immunocompromised infants
Neurological Disorders
Common and rare conditions that affect the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord and nerves) of infants and children including:
Seizures and Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy, Epilepsy in Infants
Developmental delays
Metabolic disorders
Preterm birth related development and neurological disorders
Brain malformations
Cerebral palsy
Genetics syndromes
EEG and Echocardiography
Tracking brain waves and cardiac rhythm:
EEG - Tracing brain's electrical signals
ECHO - Doppler ultrasound of heart
Paediatrics Incontinence Comprehensive Care
Helping Your Child Achieve Bladder and Bowel Control:
Daytime wetting
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Functional Toileting Concerns
Bedwetting (Nocturnal Enuresis)
Delayed toilet training
Constipation and soiling (Encopresis)
Complex continence conditions
Paediatrics Physiotherapy Related Conditions
Neurological and development delays in infants and children:
Plagiocephaly
Coordination issues
Clumsiness
Toe Walking
Developmental delay
Torticollis (wry neck)
Delayed motor milestones
Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Developmental and daily living skill challenges in infants and children including:
Self-care difficulties (dressing, feeding, toileting)
Sensory processing challenges
Attention and learning readiness difficulties
Fine motor delays
Play and social skill delays
Hand-eye coordination difficulties
Visual-perceptual difficulties
Paediatrics Speech Pathology Related Conditions
Speech, language, communication and feeding difficulties in infants and children::
Develop clear speech sounds
Enhance social communication
Improve understanding and use of language
Support safe feeding and swallowing
Improve voice quality
Reduce stuttering and improve fluency
Develop word structures and grammar
Paediatrics Psychology
Supporting children and adolescents with emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs:
Improve attention, focus, and learning readiness
Address depression and emotional difficulties
Conduct assessments for IQ, learning difficulties and giftedness
Support emotional regulation and mood
Help cope with family changes
Boost self-esteem and confidence
Manage anxiety, stress, and procrastination
Paediatrics Dietetics
Helping children achieve healthy growth, nutrition, and eating habits:
Support balanced eating and healthy food choices
Manage food allergies and intolerances
Provide nutrition strategies for medical conditions
Improve growth, weight, and nutritional status
Enhance appetite and mealtime routines
Torticollis (wry neck)
Correct nutrient deficiencies
Paediatrics Podiatry
Helping children achieve healthy feet, balance, and mobility:
Low muscle tone (hypotonia)
Gait and walking assessments
Toe walking
Gait and walking assessments
Ingrown toenails
Heel walking
Sports injuries and foot pain
Flat feet and knocked knees
Consultation before Birth
At the request of your Obstetrician, our neonatologists can meet families for an antenatal appointment. It is a good opportunity to meet, discuss and plan for the baby and any concerns you may have.
Neonatal care attendance at birth
Sometimes, it is necessary to have a Paediatrician attend the birth of a baby. Our neonatologists will provide specialist care and attention that is required to stabilise a newborn’s condition if there are complications with the delivery of the baby is born with major or minor health issues.