In hospitals where there is a pediatric health department, this is the ideal choice for children’s check-ups, especially for monitoring and guiding the growth and development of children aged 0 to 7 years. This department not only provides routine checks for newborns and infants but also includes specialized assessments for specific age groups, such as physical and neuropsychological development evaluations for infants under three months old, and can help establish health records to facilitate tracking the child’s growth status.
When a child exhibits symptoms of fever, they can go to pediatrics and register for internal medicine. The internist will diagnose and treat the condition through tests such as a complete blood count.
For conditions like congenital heart disease and nephrotic syndrome, pediatric surgery is the appropriate department to visit, where necessary examinations will be conducted and treatment for underlying conditions will commence.
Additionally, some hospitals have independent dental departments, and parents should consider taking their children to check the growth of their teeth and prevent cavities.
If the hospital does not have a pediatric health department, composite internal medicine or pediatrics can be chosen as alternatives. For newborns, it is recommended to have a check-up once a month for the first three months to monitor their growth and development. As the child grows, the interval between check-ups can gradually be extended to once every three months.
