Nutrition Counselling

All complaints of any system will be addressed efficiently by the paediatrician. The possible systems include : Infections – all paediatric infections with or without fever Neonatology – exclusive newborn care from birth to 1 month of age with utmost precision Respiratory – nose, ears, throat, sinuses, lungs Gastrointestinal – from mouth to anus, including liver, spleen, pancreas Central and peripheral nervous system – brain, spinal cord and nerves Cardiovascular – heart and blood vessels Genitourinary – kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, male and female genitals Dermatology – skin, hair and nails Endocrine – hormone-based, such as thyroid, childhood diabetes, etc. Haematology – blood and blood-related diseases Nutrition deficiency – carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals deficiency Poisoning and bites – animal bites, snake, scorpion, drug poisoning, etc. Orthopaedics and Rheumatology – bone and cartilage, muscles, joint pain Ophthalmology – eyes Trauma and injuries, accidents Basic lifesaving management will be done primarily before addressing the underlying issues. The underlying disease will be efficiently diagnosed, and appropriate treatment will be started and followed up.

Vaccination means “giving” a vaccine to the body to stimulate the immune system. Immunisation means the “protection” a person acquires against a disease from the vaccine given. Vaccines are given in many forms. The regular and Nation-wide acceptable ones are : Oral – by mouth Intramuscular – by injecting into thigh or arm muscle Intradermal – by injecting in between skin layers Subcutaneous – by injecting into fat layer

Nutrition counselling begins right from childbirth (breastfeeding) to complementary feeding (i.e., adding extra food besides breastmilk. A detailed nutrition counselling will be provided to parents and caretakers by a paediatrician who understands the nutritional calorie and protein requirements for children of a certain age and weight. The majority of children in India face malnutrition (undernutrition and overnutrition). The most common concerns amongst parents are “My child is not eating well” or “my child is eating excessive junk food and rejecting regular meals. These are major fundamental concerns that we will address accordingly by unveiling the nutritional history, any underlying illness and help generate a suitable AFASS (Acceptable, Feasible, Affordable, Sustainable, Safe) diet plan with supplements if required. One thing to keep in mind is that good nutrition ensures good physical and mental health for the child. HFSS (High Fat Sugar Salt) food is detrimental in every way possible.