Search results for: Paediatricians

What do paediatricians do?

Paediatricians diagnose, treat and provide care for babies, kids and teenagers; including illnesses and physical, mental and behavioural development.

Kawasaki disease

Kawasaki disease is a rare condition mostly affecting children. It causes fever and inflammation of the blood vessels, but most kids recover without long-term problems.

Depression in children

If your child has symptoms of depression, it's best to seek professional help. Find out more about depression and children.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects people of all ages. Find out about ADHD symptoms and how ADHD is diagnosed and treated.

Elective caesarean section

A caesarean section is a common operation and is usually a safe method of delivery for you and your baby.

Oxytocin

Oxytocin is a hormone that makes you feel love and trust. Understand the role of oxytocin and find out if you can adjust the levels of this hormone in your body.

Absence seizures

These are a type of epileptic seizure that cause someone to stare, and lose awareness for a few seconds. They’re also called ‘petit mal’ seizures.

Separation anxiety

Separation anxiety disorder commonly occurs among young children. However, it is now also recognised as a condition that can affect adults.

Cri du chat (Cry of the cat) syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes delayed physical development, a small head size and intellectual disability. Learn more here, including why the condition has this name.

Williams syndrome

Williams syndrome can cause development, learning and medical problems, although children with it often have well-developed language and music skills.

Angelman syndrome

A rare syndrome causing physical and intellectual disability. It can’t be cured, but some therapies can improve the quality of life of those affected.

Apert syndrome

Apert syndrome is a rare condition that causes an abnormally shaped skull and fused fingers and toes. Other body parts and organs are also affected. Surgery and other treatments can, however, help development.

Learning disabilities

Learning disabilities affect someone’s ability to learn in a particular area (e.g. reading or maths). Unlike intellectual disabilities, they only affect a specific area of learning. Find out more here.

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COVID-19 can impact wellbeing in surprising ways, from affecting mental health to increasing hand-sanitiser poisoning. Find out how.

Speech development in children

Kids learn to talk and develop at their own rate, but there are some general patterns of speech development for babies and children. Find out more.

Cleft lip and cleft palate

Cleft lip or palate develops when parts of the lip, upper jaw or roof of the mouth don’t join properly early on in pregnancy, resulting in an opening or cleft.

Tuberous sclerosis

Tuberous sclerosis is a rare genetic disease that may affect many parts of your body, behaviour and thinking. There’s no cure, but it can be treated.

Rickets

Rickets is a bone disease, usually due to low vitamin D levels, that causes soft, weak bones. It occurs in children and, occasionally, teenagers.

Your baby and the first few weeks

The first few weeks at home with your newborn can be an exciting but daunting time, particularly if you are new parents. Find out what care and support are available to you after you leave hospital.

Spina bifida

Spina bifida is a birth defect that affects a baby’s spine from early pregnancy. Ensuring enough folate in the diet is the best way to reduce the risk of spina bifida.

What is a congenital disorder?

Congenital disorder, also known as congenital disease or birth defects, are conditions present from birth. Find out more about congenital disorders.

Undescended testicles

Undescended testicles refers to one or both testes missing from the scrotum. Treatment, if needed, is important to prevent future health problems.

Obesity in children

Childhood obesity is when a child has too much body fat for their age. There are simple steps to take to help your child move towards a healthy weight.

Cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy damages your nervous system affecting your movement and coordination. Read more about the causes and risk factors.

Food allergies in children

Does your family have a history of eczema, asthma, hay fever or food allergies? Learn about food allergies in children and how to spot a reaction.

Maternity care in Australia

If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, find out what care, support and services may be available to you in Australia.

Diarrhoea in children

Diarrhoea in children is very common, and when certain other symptoms are present, it may be serious. Find out here about the causes, symptoms and treatments.

Australian mental health services

It can be difficult to understand how the complex mental health system in Australia operates. Learn how you can access the care you need.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that causes a complex range of behavioural symptoms. ASD may be mild, moderate or severe.

Vomiting in children

Learn more about the causes of vomiting in children, and use these handy tips to help alleviate the symptoms.

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Search results for: "Paediatricians"

Life stage

What do paediatricians do?

Kawasaki disease

Depression in children

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Elective caesarean section

Oxytocin

Absence seizures

Separation anxiety

Cri du chat syndrome

Williams syndrome

Angelman syndrome

Apert syndrome

Learning disabilities

3 other ways COVID-19 affects Australians’ health — and what to do about it

Speech development in children

Cleft lip and cleft palate

Tuberous sclerosis

Rickets

Your baby and the first few weeks

Spina bifida

What is a congenital disorder?

Undescended testicles

Obesity in children

Cerebral palsy

Food allergies in children

Maternity care in Australia

Diarrhoea in children

Australian mental health services

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Vomiting in children

Life stage

What do paediatricians do?

Kawasaki disease

Depression in children

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Elective caesarean section

Oxytocin

Absence seizures

Separation anxiety

Cri du chat syndrome

Williams syndrome

Angelman syndrome

Apert syndrome

Learning disabilities

3 other ways COVID-19 affects Australians’ health — and what to do about it

Speech development in children

Cleft lip and cleft palate

Tuberous sclerosis

Rickets

Your baby and the first few weeks

Spina bifida

What is a congenital disorder?

Undescended testicles

Obesity in children

Cerebral palsy

Food allergies in children

Maternity care in Australia

Diarrhoea in children

Australian mental health services

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Vomiting in children

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