Infections
If your baby has an infection our role is to identify it as early as possible and target treatment to relieve symptoms and help your baby bounce back to full health. If your baby is getting recurrent infections a multi-disciplinary approach may offer excellent treatment and prevention.
Your paediatric consultant will make an initial assessment in the consulting room. Many infections can be accurately diagnosed without the need for any invasive testing. It may be useful to exclude allergies as a cause of your baby's symptoms
Diagnostic testing using swabs, stool or urine samples or blood tests is occasionally necessary.
Medical treatment is often effective and the appropriate antibiotic may be accompanied by a probiotic to replace your baby's healthy bacteria. Surgery is rarely needed. Where necessary, it is reassuring to know that Viveka's on-site specialists in ENT and gastroenterology are available to give advice and treatment.
Complementary therapy may be useful alongside medical care, or you may wish to use complementary therapy alone; your paediatrician will discuss this you. With recurrent infections such as 'glue ear' homeopathy often brings great results. Acupuncture and osteopathy may also be effective. Many parents find nutritional advice helpful for recurrent infections or allergies.
Emotional support from one of our 'Emo' therapists may be useful if you are living with recurrent or long standing conditions.
