Pediatrics Department

Welcome to the Pediatrics Department at Care Hospital. Our team of pediatric specialists provides comprehensive care from a child’s first moments of life through adolescence. We are committed to offering the highest level of pediatric care by monitoring physical, mental, and behavioral development, providing accurate diagnosis, and delivering specialized treatment for all childhood illnesses—ensuring a healthy start and a strong future.

We diagnose and treat conditions such as:
• Fever
• Cough, dehydration
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Common colds
• Throat infections and tonsillitis
• Ear infections and pneumonia
• Childhood allergies
• Asthma
• Skin allergies
• Digestive problems
• Blood disorders
• Heart diseases
• Kidney diseases
• Malnutrition

Specialized pediatric clinics include:
• Child growth monitoring (weight and height)
• Comprehensive child checkups
• Newborn examinations
• Pre-school health checkups
• Vaccination follow-up
• Newborn care clinic
• A dedicated neonatal care unit for premature babies

Our medical services include:
• Emergency pediatric care for critical cases
• Rapid response for fever, allergies, breathing difficulty, dehydration, seizures, and more
• Basic and advanced pediatric tests
• Comprehensive child health assessments
• Newborn screening for early detection of diseases
• Pre-school screenings
• Growth monitoring (height, weight, head circumference)
• Hearing tests
• Vision tests
• Laboratory tests for various health problems
• Developmental delay evaluations
• Behavioral assessments
• Speech delay assessments and treatment
• Sleep problem assessments
• Vaccinations according to national and international schedules
• Preventive programs to strengthen immunity

Why choose the Pediatrics Department at Care Hospital?
• Highly experienced pediatricians
• Full care from birth to adolescence
• Modern equipment for tests, breathing support, and intensive care
• Accurate treatment plans and continuous follow-up
• A safe, child-friendly environment
• Family-centered support and daily health education

At our Pediatrics Department, we care for your children as if they were our own. We support them through every stage—from vaccinations to healthy growth—ensuring a strong and healthy future. Book your child’s appointment today and receive advanced, safe medical care at every step.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the importance of a full child checkup?
It helps assess overall health, detect early problems, monitor physical and mental development, evaluate nutrition, and identify growth issues such as speech delay or hearing problems.

How is fever managed in children?
Treatment starts by identifying the cause, giving appropriate fever medication, increasing fluids, and monitoring symptoms. If the child has lethargy, rash, breathing difficulty, or seizures, you should go to the emergency  immediately.

What causes cough in children? Is it dangerous?
Cough is usually caused by colds, allergies, chest infections, or asthma. It becomes concerning when it lasts more than two weeks, affects sleep, or comes with wheezing or high fever.

Why are vaccinations important?
Vaccines protect against serious diseases such as measles, polio, whooping cough, hepatitis B, and pneumonia. Our department carefully follows the national vaccination schedule approved by the Ministry of Health.

What are signs of malnutrition in children?
Low weight, poor appetite, delayed growth, pale skin, fatigue, and weak immunity. We offer specialized nutrition programs to improve the child’s health.

What causes seizures in children?
They may occur due to high fever, infections, low electrolytes, or neurological conditions. The child is evaluated through a full exam and neurological tests when needed.

What sleep problems are common in children?
Difficulty falling asleep, frequent waking, night terrors, and teeth grinding.

Why is hearing and vision screening important?
It helps detect early issues in hearing, eye movement, nearsightedness or farsightedness, and squinting. Early detection improves learning, speech, and school performance.

How is asthma treated in children?
Treatment includes inhalers (bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications), avoiding triggers, and creating an action plan for home and school.

When is newborn jaundice dangerous?
When levels rise quickly or become very high. Evaluation includes bilirubin measurement and blood tests.

Should I worry about diarrhea in children?
Mild diarrhea is common, but it becomes dangerous when dehydration signs appear: dry mouth, little urine, no tears, or extreme tiredness. Medical attention is needed to replace fluids.

When should I worry about delayed speech?
If the child does not say words by age one, cannot form sentences by age two or three, does not respond to their name, or has hearing issues. We provide speech and language evaluations and treatment plans.

Why is the pre-school checkup important?
It includes hearing, vision, growth, development, and behavior checks, ensuring the child is ready for school.

How can I protect my child from infections?
Handwashing, avoiding sick contacts, completing vaccinations, eating healthy foods, and ensuring enough sleep.

Can children with chronic diseases live normal lives?
Yes. With regular follow-up and proper treatment, children with diabetes, asthma, heart, or kidney conditions can live normal lives.

What are danger signs in infants?
Breathing difficulty, blue lips, poor feeding, extreme sleepiness, or high fever.

What is the difference between colds and influenza?
Colds cause mild symptoms like runny nose. Influenza causes high fever, fatigue, and muscle pain. Flu can be more severe in young children.

Do enlarged adenoids affect breathing?
Yes. They can cause nasal blockage, snoring, poor sleep, and repeated ear infections. Treatment may be medication or surgery.

How do I know if my child has a food allergy?
Symptoms appear shortly after eating and include skin rash, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or facial swelling. Diagnosis is based on symptoms or allergy tests.

What if my child does not eat well?
The doctor evaluates growth, appetite, and eating behavior. Causes may include iron deficiency, constipation, or psychological factors. Nutrition advice and gradual appetite improvement programs are provided.

What causes constipation in children?
Low water intake, lack of fiber, irregular toilet habits, fear of using the bathroom, or certain medications. Treatment includes dietary changes, exercises, and sometimes safe medications.

Is nighttime cough concerning?
It may indicate reflux, chest allergy, nasal blockage, or early infection. A checkup is needed if it is persistent or disturbs sleep.

Why is regular growth monitoring important?
It tracks weight, height, and head size to detect any delay early and adjust nutrition or interventions as needed.

How is anemia diagnosed in children?
Through a clinical exam and blood test. It is often caused by iron deficiency and treated with supplements and diet changes.

What are signs of ear infection?
Ear pain, crying at night, pulling the ear, fever, and decreased appetite. Treatment depends on the severity.

Is vomiting normal in infants?
Mild reflux is common. It becomes concerning if frequent, causing weight loss, or if the vomit contains blood or green material.

Can chest allergies be prevented?
Yes—by avoiding smoking at home, reducing dust, using anti-allergy pillows, and keeping the home well ventilated.

When is delayed walking normal?
Some children start walking up to 18 months, as long as they can stand and crawl without muscle or balance problems. If they are still not walking after this age, they need evaluation.

Does every child need vitamin supplements?
Not always. Supplements are needed only if there is a deficiency, anemia, or low vitamin D. The doctor decides after examination.

How can I boost my child’s immunity?
Healthy food, enough sleep, adequate fluids, fewer sweets, vaccinations, and regular physical activity.

Do screens affect children?
Yes. Excessive screen time can cause speech delay, poor concentration, sleep problems, and behavioral issues. Avoid screens for children under two years old.