Who treats it
Common concerns, and who to see
Child with fever
A paediatrician sees children with fever. Get urgent care for babies under three months, drowsiness, breathing trouble or a rash that does not fade.
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Fit with fever in a young child
Call 108 for a first fit or one lasting over five minutes. A paediatrician follows up afterwards.
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Newborn baby looks yellow
A paediatrician should check newborn jaundice, the same day if it starts in the first 24 hours or the baby feeds poorly.
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Late talking or not responding to name
A paediatrician or developmental paediatrician assesses speech and social development and refers for therapy.
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Trouble focusing, hyperactive at school
A paediatrician or child psychiatrist assesses attention problems, often with input from school.
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Bedwetting after age five
A paediatrician can check for causes and advise on treatment. It is common and often improves with time.
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