Infections
Having an unwell child is extremely
disturbing. When these episodes seem recurrent and protracted;
getting a second opinion seems justified. Its unusual for healthy
children to need admission to hospital or need treatment with
Intravenous antibiotics more than once.
Traditional wisdom suggests a healthy combination of sunshine, multivitamins and probiotics. Though this approach may not be evidence based, I do find complementary strategies useful in some situations.
Immunity
A low white cell count (especially the
Neutrophil component - Neutropenia) is the commonest Immune problem
prompting a consultation. Typically, this is temporary, subsequent
to an infection and the counts recover
spontaneously.
A thorough examination followed by a watchful eye on the blood counts is usually all that's needed. Primary Immune problems in the general population are usually quite rare and present early in infancy with fulminant infections.
Dr Gautam Kulkarni
Chelsfield Park Hospital
Bucks Cross Road, Orpington, Kent BR6 7RG
07394552220