Child Health and Diseases is a branch of medicine that provides services for the purpose of protecting the health status of individuals in babies, children and adolescents, preventing their diseases, and managing the diagnosis and treatment processes. Private Jimer Hospital Child Health and Diseases department provides comprehensive health services with its expert physician staff and modern medical infrastructure to ensure the healthy growth and development of children. This department operates to meet all the health needs of children and to guide parents.

What Topics Does Child Health and Diseases Deal With?
The pediatrics and diseases department provides services in many different areas to ensure that children grow up healthy and are protected from diseases. The main topics covered in this department are as follows:

- **Neonatal Follow-up and Care**: Regular examinations are performed to ensure that babies grow up healthy and develop during the neonatal period. Neonatal jaundice, feeding problems and other neonatal problems are detected and treated at an early stage.

- **Vaccination Follow-up and Immunization**: Vaccines are the most effective way to protect children from infectious diseases. Our pediatrics and diseases specialists help strengthen the immune systems of children by ensuring that they receive their age-appropriate vaccinations regularly.

- **Infectious Diseases**: Upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, diarrhea and other infectious diseases that are common in children are treated in the pediatrics and diseases department. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of infectious diseases are important in preventing complications.

- **Growth and Development Follow-up**: Children's growth and development process is regularly monitored and measurements such as height, weight and head circumference are taken. Conditions such as growth retardation or excessive weight gain are detected early and necessary precautions are taken.

- **Management of Chronic Diseases**: Asthma, allergic diseases, obesity and other chronic diseases are monitored and treated in the pediatric health and diseases department. Management of chronic diseases is of great importance to improve the quality of life of children.

- **Nutrition Counseling**: Providing proper eating habits in infancy and childhood is one of the cornerstones of healthy growth and development. Our dietitians provide support to families by creating nutrition plans appropriate for the age and health status of children.

- **Health Problems During Adolescence**: Adolescence is a period in which physical and psychological changes are experienced intensely. Health problems and development-related questions that may arise during this period are evaluated by our pediatric health and diseases specialists and the necessary support is provided.

Diagnostic and Treatment Methods Applied in the Department of Child Health and Diseases

Various diagnostic and treatment methods are used in the department of child health and diseases to protect the health of children and treat their diseases. Private Jimer Hospital offers the best health service to our children with modern medical devices and expert physician staff:

- **Physical Examination and Routine Check-ups**: Regular examination of children is important in terms of evaluating the growth and development process. Routine check-ups allow for the early detection of possible health problems.

- **Laboratory Tests**: Laboratory tests such as blood, urine and stool tests are used in the diagnosis of infectious diseases, anemia and other metabolic disorders. These tests play an important role in evaluating the general health status of children.

- **Imaging Methods**: When necessary, the condition of internal organs and bones is examined using ultrasound, x-ray and other imaging methods. Imaging methods are helpful in the diagnosis of some diseases and in planning the treatment process


Suggestions for Healthy Growth and Development of Children

Supporting the healthy growth and development of children contributes to their becoming healthy individuals in the future. Here are some suggestions to support the healthy growth of children:

- **Balanced and Regular Nutrition**: A balanced diet rich in protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins and minerals is important for the healthy growth of children. Nutrients such as iron, calcium and vitamin D are especially necessary for growth and bone development.

- **Regular Physical Activity**: Regular physical activity in children supports muscle and bone development and reduces the risk of obesity. Playing games, doing sports and spending time outdoors are beneficial for both the physical and mental health of children.

- **Sleep Pattern**: It is important for children to get enough and quality sleep for the release of growth hormones. Having a regular sleep pattern appropriate for their age contributes to their healthy growth.

- **Following Hygiene Rules**: It is important to follow hand washing and general hygiene rules to protect against infections. The habit of washing hands should be acquired especially before meals and after using the toilet.

- **Regular Health Checks**: Taking children to regular health checks allows for possible health problems to be detected early and the necessary precautions to be taken.

Private Jimer Hospital Child Health and Diseases Services

Private Jimer Hospital Child Health and Diseases department provides comprehensive health services to meet the health needs of children and help them have a healthy growth process. Our expert pediatricians evaluate each child's condition individually, create the most appropriate treatment and follow-up plan and guide families.

Our aim is to protect the health of our children, prevent their diseases and provide the best health service during the treatment process. In our child health and diseases department, we are with you to support your children's healthy growth and development processes and work to ensure that they receive the best health service.