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How often should my child see the paediatrician?
Your child should not only see the paediatrician for an illness. It is also important to schedule well-child-care exams regularly, beginning in infancy. Also called well-care visits or check-ups, these routine examinations provide the best opportunity for the doctor to observe the progress of your child's physical and mental growth and development; to counsel and teach parents; to detect problems through screening tests; to provide immunizations, and to get to know one another.
What Does a Paediatrician Do?
They're also the first person to call whenever your child is sick., your paediatrician will:
Do physical exams
Give your child vaccinations
Make sure they meet milestones in growth, behaviour, and skills
Diagnose and treat your child's illnesses, infections, injuries, and other health problems
Give you information about your child's health, safety, nutrition, and fitness needs
Who is a Paediatrician?
A paediatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in the care of children upto 14 years. Paediatricians have undergone special training in the health and illnesses of infants, teens, and young adults.
What are the common ophthalmology disorders?
The common ophthalmology disorders include –
Bulging Eyes
Cataracts
Refractive error
Colour blindness
Crossed eyes
Diabetic Retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration
Glaucoma
Why should you consult an Ophthalmologist?
If you are experiencing loss of vision, changes in your vision or colour of vision, dry eyes or are undergoing any eye infections or are suffering from chronic eye problems then it is recommended that you visit an ophthalmologist or an eye specialist.
People suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes, HIV, Thyroid, a family history of eye conditions should see an ophthalmologist as these diseases can raise the risk of eye conditions. People who are over 40 years old, should visit an ophthalmologist to know the baseline of your eye health.
How often should you have your eyes examined?
The consultations are recommended as per the following age group -
Age 19-40: at least every 10 years
Age 41-55: at least every 5 years
Age 55 & above: at least every 3 years
To understand the the functionality of your eyes, it is important to get them examined periodically by an ophthalmologist.
When do you require an eye surgery?
Surgery is required only in cases where a person is undergoing the following conditions -
Sudden vision loss or changes
Sudden or severe eye pain
Eye injury
Does insurance cover prostate artery embolization?
Yes. Most insurance carriers cover PAE. Please check with your insurance provider to see if your specific plan covers the procedure.
Who is a candidate for prostate artery embolization?
The urge to urinate
Urinating more frequently
Intermittent urination
Disrupted sleep because of the need to urinate frequently overnight
Weak stream
Sensation of incomplete emptying of the bladder
Urinary retention requiring catheterization
What are the advantages of PAE vs TURP?
Prostate artery embolization can improve urinary tract symptoms similarly to transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), a surgery also used to treat enlarged prostate. However, PAE has advantages vs. TURP, including:
Faster recovery time without hospitalization
Lower risk of complications
Fewer or more minor complications
