Allergies can prove to be a disruption in the lives of children in several ways. Chronic skin irritation, breathing problems, life-threatening reactions, and allergies to foods, medications, and environmental allergens are some of the disorders children face related to immunology and rheumatology. Kids having low immunity, whether from birth or acquired later, face difficulties fighting infections. At the same time, autoimmune conditions cause the body to start attacking itself. If your child has low immunity, Ankura has the best Pediatric Immunologists and Rheumatologists to help you.
At Ankura, we specialize in identifying, treating, and preventing illnesses related to allergies, asthma, and immune deficiencies. Our doctors help children improve how they function in school and at home through dietary changes, environmental controls, immunotherapy, and medications. With 300+ consulting rooms and 30+ well-equipped OTs, we aim to provide personalized treatment to every child whose responsibility was taken by us.
Conditions Treated
Pediatric Immunology and Rheumatology department offers comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and management of the following wide range of children’s immune system disorders:
- Allergy
- Asthma
- Anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity
- Autoinflammatory syndromes
- Autoimmunity (juvenile arthritis, lupus)
- Periodic fever syndromes
- Primary immune deficiency (PID)
- Weakened immune systems from infectious disease or organ transplant
Treatments provided at Ankura
- Most children start with shots once or twice a week for about a year. The immune system is exposed to allergens during this time, and children usually need to continue taking allergy medications.
- After about a year, most children reach the maintenance stage. They can receive injections less frequently, such as every other week or once a month. They may be able to decrease or discontinue their medications.
- Over time, as the immune system learns to tolerate the allergens, the frequency and severity of allergic reactions decrease; for most children, this takes up to 18 months.
Allergy shots can take a year or two to be fully effective. Still, they are highly successful for 80 to 90 percent of children who complete the treatment process. Our allergy specialists have the expertise to identify which allergens trigger your kid’s symptoms and how to best treat them. We deliver integrity, excellence, empathy, teamwork, accountability, and customer focus. Book an appointment with our experts to determine if immunotherapy would suit your child!
FAQ's
The immune system has a very important role of protecting the body from, and responding to, infections. Immunodeficiency disorders occur when the immune system cannot properly fight infections, resulting in either recurrent or severe infections. Pediatric Immunology is the medical specialty focused on the diagnosis and care of children with allergies, asthma, eczema and other types of immune system disorders and issues.
Pediatric Rheumatology (PR) is the medical specialty that focuses on inflammatory and non-inflammatory conditions of the musculoskeletal system in children and adolescents. It is one of the most recent pediatric specialities. It may be a recently developed field in the medical sector.
Immunologists and rheumatologists may treat patients of all ages. More specifically, immunologists commonly treat patients with immunologic conditions and allergies. Rheumatologists, however, typically treat patients with autoimmune diseases and musculoskeletal conditions related to bones, joints and muscles.
The most common conditions in children with immunological disorders can be as follows:
- Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID).
- Flu virus.
- Measles.
- Mono (mononucleosis).
- HIV
A Pediatric Rheumatologist can be consulted in the following cases.
- The child has been diagnosed with rheumatic disease or arthritis.
- The child has joint pain and swelling.
- The child has abnormal blood test results.
- The child’s primary caregiver can’t figure out what’s wrong.
Typically, an initial visit will last between one and two hours, although it can sometimes take longer than that. From signing consent forms from the primary clinic and any other specialists the child has seen before, to going through the child’s medical history, everything would be analyzed properly.
Pediatric rheumatology and Immunology is a specialty branch of Pediatrics that deals with the diseases of the immune system which may affect the joints, skin, eyes, and/or any other organ system in the body.
Rheumatologists are experts in evaluating and treating children and adolescents with known or suspected rheumatologic diseases, which includes autoimmune and autoinflammatory disorders. So these can be prevented beforehand by early detection and cure for the child.
Yes, it’s important to do regular checkups to the Pediatric Immunologist to ensure the following things are kept in check:
- Newborn visits after the baby is born.
- Adolescent health concerns, such as menstrual care and depression screening.
- Preparticipation physical examinations before returning to sports or other activities.
- Hearing and vision screenings.
- Routine lead testing.
- To monitor growth, blood pressure, and other vital signs.
- To check labs such as for anemia.
- To check on developmental milestones.
- To treat infections or injuries.
An immunologist treats health issues brought on by immune system problems. Also known as allergists, immunologists are doctors who diagnose, treat, and work to prevent immune system disorders. The parent must visit the Pediatric Immunologist in case the child has food or seasonal allergies.
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Please feel welcome to contact our friendly reception staff with any general or medical enquiry. Our doctors will receive or return any urgent calls.
FAQ's
A general pediatrician is a doctor with the knowledge and skills to manage a wide range of health problems and concerns in children and young people.
Sore throat, ear pain, urinary tract infection, bacterial infections, fungal infections.
Sore Throat is distinguished by pain, scratchiness or irritation.
Common symptoms of sore throat include:
- If there is a scratchy sensation or pain in the throat
- If the pain gets worse particularly when talking or swallowing
- If your child finds it hard to swallow
- If the glands in your child’s neck or jaw have swelling and soreness
- If your child’s tonsils become red and swollen
- If your child’s voice grows hoarse or muffled
The common symptoms of ear pain include:
- If your child is experiencing fever without any probable cause
- If you notice your child to be usually fussy
- If you observe that your child is having trouble sleeping
- If you see that your child is trying to pull their ears
- If you note that your child is finding it difficult to respond to or hear quiet sounds
In some cases, children experiencing ear infection may also have some fluid drainage from their ears. It is best to get an opinion from your general pediatrician for ear pain.
- Cold characterised by a runny nose, fever, and high body temperatures
- Respiratory Infections displaying signs of coughing and infections related to the respiratory tract, for example, bacterial bronchitis
- Intestinal Infections leading to intestinal infections, resulting in vomiting and diarrhoea
- Meningitis
- Sepsis
- Fungal Infections manifest in a variety of forms in children
- Tinea Capitis or Scalp Ringworm that affects the scalp and hair shafts in children
- Jock itch develops in the upper thighs and the groin area
- Candida is a form of infection affecting the skin surrounding the nails in children.
- If your children are wearing clothes that are tight-fitting and prevents breathability, particularly in hot weather
- If your child has used a shared towel where fungi can survive up to several days
- Inflammatory Infections are caused as a result of a weakened immune system in your child.
Yes, you can choose and meet your pediatrician before your baby is born to get acquainted with and to clarify any queries you may have.
Your child should not only see the pediatrician for an illness. It is also important to schedule well-care visits or checkups as 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 immunisations, and to get to know one another. Visits are strongly recommended as part of preventive pediatric care. These visits are a good opportunity for parents to bring up concerns regarding a child’s development, behaviour, nutrition, and overall well-being.
There are a few things you will need if you are planning your child’s first visit. When you arrive for your session, please give the following information: Insurance Cards, Complete records of immunizations and medical history.
The Guthrie test, also called the PKU test, is a diagnostic tool to test infants for phenylketonuria a few days after birth. Guthrie test detects any enzymatic or biochemical disorder in an otherwise normal-looking baby, and this test ensures the baby is proactively saved from any damage.
Vaccines are very important to prevent getting serious illnesses. A general pediatrician will provide a schedule of dates for the vaccinations the child should take.
Both a General Physician and a Pediatrician are clinicians who serve patients of various ages. Pediatricians work with children from birth until age 21. They specialise in caring for infants, children, and teenagers. Physicians can specialise in a particular area of medicine and treat both children and adults.