Frequently Asked Questions
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What do I do in case of emergency?
Contact the appropriate emergency services provider, or present to a hospital with an emergency department.
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Is Dr Breedt-Kriek a paediatric endocrinologist?
Dr Breedt-Kriek is a general paediatrician, meaning that he sees children and adolescents with varying medical conditions. He has a special interest in the field of paediatric endocrinology.
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What does a general paediatrician do?
A general paediatrician is a specialist in the field of paediatrics and deals with the health of children and adolescents. They see a wide variety of patients with different conditions. These conditions can fall in any subspeciality (i.e. infectious disease, endocrinology, cardiology, pulmonology, etc.).
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What is paediatric endocrinology?
It is a subspeciality of paediatrics that manages conditions that affect any of the many hormones in your body. Examples of such conditions are; diabetes, thyroid disease, short or tall stature, obesity, or disorders of puberty, to name a few.
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Does my child need to see a paediatrician?
It depends on what condition your child has. Sometimes it is an obvious answer. If not sure, book an appointment with you general practitioner (GP) for evaluation and referral.
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How do I make an appointment?
Visit our “contact” page for details.
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