Pediatric Rheumatology & Immunology
- Most often children develop allergic diseases and immune deficiencies which need immediate diagnosis and treatment. Our doctors at Ankura focus on comprehensive evaluation and care of these conditions.
- Pediatric Immunology and Rheumatology department offers comprehensive diagnosis, treatment and management of a wide range of children’s immune system disorders, including – Allergy, asthma, anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity, auto inflammatory syndromes, autoimmunity (juvenile arthritis, lupus, etc.), periodic fever syndromes, primary immune deficiency (PID), weakened immune systems from infectious disease or organ transplant
Pediatric Care at Ankura Hospitals: Your Child’s Health, Our Priority
Comprehensive care is the most crucial factor in your child’s health. Ankura Hospitals prioritizes your child’s whole health, including their mental, emotional, and social well-being. Our dedicated pediatrics team can treat various ailments, from common ailments to more complicated situations, including pediatric rheumatology allergy and immunology. Early detection can significantly impact results due to how delicate children’s health is. Did you know that 1 in 1,000 children worldwide may suffer from inflammatory and autoimmune diseases? This emphasizes the value of expert care in pediatric rheumatology immunology, two specialties in which Ankura Hospitals is well-skilled.
What Is Pеdiatric Rhеumatology?
Thе diagnosis and treatment of autoimmunе illnesses and musculoskeletal disorders in children is thе focus of pеdiatric rhеumatology. Duе to thеsе disordеrs, childrеn’s joints, musclеs, and connective tissues may become inflamed, painful and dysfunctional. A pеdiatric rhеumatologist’s еarly diagnosis and thеrapy arе crucial to effectively manage thеsе illnеssеs and avoid long-term harm and еnhancе quality of lifе. Our pеdiatric rhеumatology & immunology doctors at Ankura Hospitals are qualifiеd to treat various ailmеnts such as vasculitis, lupus, juvеnilе idiopathic arthritis (JIA), and other uncommon autoimmunе disеasеs. With ovеr 1,000 patient beds and cutting-edge equipment, Ankura offers top-notch carе that can significantly impact your child’s life.
The Importance of a Pediatric Rheumatologist
A pediatric rheumatologist is crucial in diagnosing complex diseases in children. Ankura’s specialists are trained to identify and treat autoimmune and inflammatory diseases in kids, including juvenile arthritis. Early diagnosis is vital for long-term health, and Ankura Hospitals takes pride in offering top-notch diagnostics and personalized treatment programs.
Conditions treated
Conditions treated
Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders
- Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
- Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD)
- Antibody Deficiency Disorders
- Immune Dysregulation Disorders
Autoimmune Disorders
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
- Juvenile Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (JSLE)
- Juvenile Dermatomyositis
- Juvenile Scleroderma
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Autoimmune Vasculitis
Autoinflammatory Disorders
- Periodic Fever Syndromes (PFAPA, FMF and related disorders)
- Behçet's Disease
- Reactive Arthritis
Allergy & Recurrent Infections
- Recurrent or Severe Infections
- Recurrent Respiratory Infections
- Recurrent Skin Infections
- Recurrent Ear Infections
- Evaluation of Suspected Immune Deficiency
Inflammatory Bone & Joint Disorders
- Chronic Joint Pain and Swelling
- Hypermobility Syndrome
- Uveitis Associated with Rheumatic Diseases
Autoimmune & Rheumatological Emergencies
- Kawasaki Disease
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
- Severe Vasculitis
- Acute Lupus Flare
- Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Critical Conditions Treated by Pediatric Rheumatologists
- In the United States alone, over 300,000 children have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), the most prevalent kind of arthritis in children. Ankura provides customized care to control symptoms and avoid unwanted consequences of such illnesses.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune condition that can lead to inflammation in the kidneys, heart, and skin, among other body organs. Ankura’s all-encompassing care guarantees early identification and effective treatment.
- Vasculitis is an inflammatory blood vessel disease that if left untreated can cause significant consequences. For the best results, Ankura’s pediatric rheumatologists create customized therapy programs.
When Should You Consult a Pediatric Rheumatologist and Immunologist?
You should consider consulting a paediatric rheumatologist and immunologist if your child has:
- Recurrent or severe infections requiring frequent antibiotics or hospitalisation
- Persistent fever without a clear cause
- Swollen, painful, or stiff joints lasting more than six weeks
- Difficulty walking, limping, or refusing to bear weight
- Joint pain or stiffness, especially in the morning
- Unexplained skin rashes, particularly those associated with fever or joint pain
- Persistent fatigue, weakness, or reduced activity levels
- Recurrent mouth ulcers
- Unexplained swelling of the lymph nodes
- Poor growth or delayed weight gain
- Recurrent swelling or redness of the eyes (uveitis)
- Muscle weakness or difficulty climbing stairs, running, or getting up from the floor
- Unexplained bruising, bleeding, or prolonged inflammation
- Recurrent episodes of unexplained fever with rashes or abdominal pain (periodic fever syndromes)
- A family history of autoimmune diseases or primary immunodeficiency disorders
- Symptoms suggestive of autoimmune diseases, such as prolonged fever, joint swelling, rashes, or unexplained weight loss
Pediatric Rheumatology & Immunology: A Holistic Approach
In addition to trеating autoimmunе illnеssеs, Ankura’s Pеdiatric Rhеumatology & Immunology dеpartmеnt collaboratеs closеly with thе hospital’s allеrgy and immunology spеcialists. This multidisciplinary approach aids in managing illnеssеs likе immunodeficiency disorders and systеmic inflammatory responses that fall undеr thе umbrella of rheumatology, immunology and allеrgiеs. Additionally, thе dеpartmеnt works with Ankura’s Childhood Dеvеlopmеnt Cеntеr to guarantee that childrеn rеcеivе carе that promotеs physical, mеntal and social wеll bеing. This holistic approach to carе is еssеntial for kids with long term illnesses that intеrfеrе with their daily livеs.
Why Choose Ankura Hospitals?
Ankura Hospitals is one of the most reputed and cutting-edge pediatric care providers. It has over 1,000 patient beds, 40 well-equipped occupational therapists, and 360 consultation rooms. With some of the nation’s highest success rates in pediatric surgery, we employ cutting-edge technologies in fetal medicine and pediatric surgery. Our goal is to improve the lives of 10 million people annually by offering compassionate, reliable healthcare to women and children. Our principles of respect, responsibility, teamwork, and dedication to enhancing patient experiences motivate Ankura to pursue its objective of becoming a legendary leader in child healthcare.
