Question 1

good day,

im looking for a paediatrician in polokwane. ?

Accepted Answer

Call local society: Since we are based in the US we have no access to who or where the physicians are in your region. There would usually be a local medical society that would keep track of such information. Insurers often maintain a list that can be accessed on the net.

Question 2

good day

where can i find a paediatrician around pretoria ?

Accepted Answer

Health plan/local: This public information site is based in the US along with most of its site docs. You should contact your health plan or a local medical society for information about local health providers.

Question 3

what is the difference between a paediatrist and a paediatrician?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: From what i can find a paediatrist is a paedatrician. A podiatrist is a physician specializing in feet and a paediatrician deals with children.

Question 4

hi, is there a paediatrician open today around kempton park? tia

regards

Accepted Answer

Try insurer website: Years ago, listings used to be available only in printed form. By the turn of the century, lists became available online everywhere. Now, some lists are only online, and no longer printed. County medical societies (or other local medical societies), hospitals, insurance companies usually list medical doctors by name, specialty, and location. We on this global forum do not know your local doctors.

Question 5

what do you suggest if my child wants to be a paediatrician, is there any advice to could give her?

Accepted Answer

Shadow a doctor: One of the best ways to learn about the profession is to shadow a doctor. You could ask your pediatrician for a reference or discuss options available through your child's school or a local medical society. Another idea is to volunteer for a community service organization that focuses on children with medical needs. Volunteerism is an important part of the aspiring medical students application.

Question 6

my 11 week old son is in the 5th percentile for weight. my paediatrician has suggested adjusting his formula and for every scoop, adding an additional 1/4 scoop to his bottle. i can't find anything online that supports this advice?

Accepted Answer

: This is a simple and common way to increase the calorie content of a given amount of formula. The practice is routine in such cases. You should either trust your doc or find one you do,

Question 7

i took my 6 week old to the paediatrician to discuss the fact that he vomits a lot after feeds. he advised we should give smaller feeds more frequently. he still vomits & cries for more through the day. what is going on?should i get a second opinion?

Accepted Answer

Reflux: This is a very common pattern labeled gastroesophageal reflux. The entrance to the stomach is a fold of tissue,not a flap or true valve. It allows food to go both ways. The stomach is a muscular organ that contracts &amp; molds the food preparing it for digestion. The tendency to reflux gradually increases as baby gets stronger, peaking at 4 mo &amp; declining when they sit/stand.

Question 8

in 2002, my paediatrician informed me that i had boderline autism. what contemporary diagnosis does boderline autism translate into?

Accepted Answer

: Borderline autism = High functioning autism in contemporary diagnosis.

Question 9

my 10 month old is having a reaction to a prescribed medication,(bronchiolitis)can't get hold of the paediatrician (holiday) 
he has a rash what is it?

Accepted Answer

Hard to know: You didn't provide the name of the medication so it is hard to speculate whether it may be a reaction to it. Rashes usually require a visual inspection or at least a detailed description to assist in identifying the cause. This site does not allow us to see uploaded pictures so you may just need to wait until your doc is available. Most rashes are just a cosmetic issue but also relate to illness

Question 10

my 5yr old child having unexplained fever in the fast 1week(102deg), not continuously once in a while.my paediatrician not able find the cause.any test?

Accepted Answer

Fever: A blood culture might be helpful when your child starts to spike a fever. If fever continues have your child seen by a rheumatologist.

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Good day, im looking for a paediatrician in polokwane. ?

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Good day where can i find a paediatrician around pretoria ?

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What is the difference between a paediatrist and a paediatrician?

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Hi, is there a paediatrician open today around kempton park? tia regards

A member asked:

What do you suggest if my child wants to be a paediatrician, is there any advice to could give her?

A member asked:

My 11 week old son is in the 5th percentile for weight. my paediatrician has suggested adjusting his formula and for every scoop, adding an additional 1/4 scoop to his bottle. i can't find anything online that supports this advice?

A member asked:

I took my 6 week old to the paediatrician to discuss the fact that he vomits a lot after feeds. he advised we should give smaller feeds more frequently. he still vomits & cries for more through the day. what is going on?should i get a second opinion?

A member asked:

In 2002, my paediatrician informed me that i had boderline autism. what contemporary diagnosis does boderline autism translate into?

A member asked:

My 10 month old is having a reaction to a prescribed medication,(bronchiolitis)can't get hold of the paediatrician (holiday) he has a rash what is it?

A member asked:

My 5yr old child having unexplained fever in the fast 1week(102deg), not continuously once in a while.my paediatrician not able find the cause.any test?

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