Problems in Paediatrics

This book has been written with general practitioners primarily in view, describing common paediatric conditions that present in the outpatient clinics and those that require admission to hospital. The book is neither a textbook of paediatrics nor a handbook but is aimed to provide guidelines for the more commonplace conditions. Some aspects therefore, have been dealt with in detail, where felt relevant, while others are omitted on grounds of probable rare encounter. It is hoped that this volume will provide the family practitioner with an insight in the paediatrician's approach to many of the common problems in chifdren and to help him decide on the best course of action to follow. The care of children constitutes a significant and important part of a family doctor's work and practitioners are keen to promote optional care in all circumstances. It is hoped that the endeavours of this book will go in some small way to help put across the practitioner's approach. Front Matter....Pages 1-11 Infant feeding....Pages 13-21 Respiratory diseases....Pages 23-31 Gastro-intestinal problems....Pages 33-45 Urinary tract....Pages 47-57 Fits in childhood....Pages 59-67 Heart disease in children....Pages 69-83 Metabolic disorders....Pages 85-99 Common symptoms and problems of doubtful origin....Pages 101-107 The problem child....Pages 109-114 Developmental assessment and the handicapped child....Pages 115-126 Surgical conditions....Pages 127-151 Emergencies in paediatrics....Pages 153-168 Back Matter....Pages 169-178