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Management of Pediatric Pneumonia
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Case Description
Pneumonia is the most common cause of morbidity and mortality in children under 5 years old worldwide. Even though the developing world accounts for the vast majority of pediatric pneumonia-related mortality, pneumonia nevertheless has a considerable economic burden in wealthy nations due to high...
Case Summary
- Chronic abdominal pain in children is frequently functional, meaning no underlying organic disease is present. Functional abdominal pain is classified based on symptoms and location. Differentiating functional from organic pain involves looking for red flags like onset before age 5, weight loss, fever, joint pain, deceleration of growth, GI bleeding, and abnormal lab results. Organic pain also tends to wake children up at night and have specific radiation patterns.
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Dr. Bharat Parmar
Professor And Head of Pediatrics at Zydus Medical College, Civil HospitalDr. Bharat Parmar is a distinguished pediatrician serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Zydus Medical College, Civil Hospital. He has extensive experience in child health, neonatal care, and the management of pediatric diseases. Dr. Parmar is dedicated to advancing pediatric education and clinical excellence through his leadership and academic contributions. His compassionate approach and commitment to medical teaching have made him a respected figure among students and peers alike.