At Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, Pediatrics Center provides services to treat all pediatric and general diseases. We have a team of highly trained pediatricians; a psychiatrist, cardiologist, allergist and nursing staff with knowledge of the needs of children. We provide neonatal to adolescent care and monitor growth and development. 

Our pediatricians also offer consultations, vaccinations, and give helpful advice on care and nutrition 24 hours a day.

Services

• Asthma & Allergy
• Pediatric general diseases
• Pediatric allergy diseases
• Pediatric cardiac diseases
• Pediatric endocrine diseases
• Pediatric neurological diseases
• Child and adolescent psychology services
• Development testing
• Vaccination

Asthma & Allergy Center
Asthma and Allergy Diagnosis and Treatment by Specialist Allergists at the Center

• Allergy skin prick test, skin patch test
• Bllod test for immune level assessment diagnosis and treatment for patients with immune deficiency
• Pulmonary function test
• Brocho-provocation challenge test
• Diagnosis and treatment for people with asthma allergic rhinitis, food allergy, urticaria, drug allergy, chronic sinusitis from allergy
• Atopic dermatitis, skin diseases in children
• Immunotherapy
• Diagnosis, treatment, and assessment of patients with allergic diseases
• Provide education on allergic diseases, how to avoid allergens
• How to use nasal sprays and inhalers, how to wash nasal cavity

Dengue Fever

Dengue fever is spread by the dengue viruses and transmitted by infected mosquitoes called Aedes Aegypti. This species is mostly found in the rainy season from May to September. The female mosquitoes, only active during daytime breed in areas with water such as jars, cans, bottles, flowerpots, etc.

Treatment

Vaccines against dengue fever are under development but currently there is no specific treatment.

• Bed rest is recommended
• Take some pain/fever medication
• Avoid Aspirin and Ibuprofen since they may cause bleeding
• Wipe the body with a wet towel to reduce fever
• Drink fruit juices and rehydration fluids preferable plain water

Symptoms

80 - 90 % of the infected patients do not show any symptoms. The other 10 - 20 % has symptoms as follows:

• Fever
• Sudden onset of high fever (>38.5 C 2 - 7 days)
• Redness of face and neck
• Body / muscle and neck pain
• Nausea / vomiting
• Stomachache
• Loss of appetite
• Rash

Severe symptoms

An immediate transfer to a doctor is needed when

• Worse condition after the fever decreased
• Irregular hemorrhage
• Severe vomiting / stomachache
• Constant thirsts
• Drowsiness, Dehydration
• Shock (cold hands / feet, agitation)
• Sweating, Rash, reduced urination

 
Shock

In serious cases patients experience a shock syndrome while the fever dramatically decreases. The symptoms are

• Cold hands and feet
• Agitation
• Low blood pressure
• Less urination
• Severe stomachache
• Bloody vomiting / black stool

**To avoid fatal danger patients should see a doctor within 24 hours.

Recovery

After receiving treatment patients will have an appetite; some patients may have a red rash with small white circles.

Early Detection: Bangkok Hospital Pattaya provides PCR test for Dengue viral infection the result within 24 hours.
 
Prevention

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