When to conduct a comprehensive examination of the child?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed standards for a comprehensive examination for children from 2 to 15 years old. They determine what and at what age to pay special attention.
WHO standards recommend that the child be checked-up annually in order to detect and respond to any deviations in time. A comprehensive examination is also necessary when the baby complains of fatigue, fatigue, pain.
What diseases will help to detect a complete examination of the child's body?
The main diseases that a regular complete examination of the child's body can detect are:
- diabetes,
- tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases;
- heart disease (acquired defects, rheumatism, myocarditis, etc.);
- hepatitis, diseases of the liver and gastrointestinal tract;
- hidden genetic diseases;
- neurological disorders and pathologies of the central nervous system.
What is included in the standard examination of the child's body?
The standard program for examining children of different ages includes:
- consultation with a pediatrician/therapist;
- consultation with an otolaryngologist;
- consultation with an ophthalmologist;
- testing for hepatitis B;
- general analysis of blood and urine;
- blood sugar test.
Additionally, they can carry out ultrasound diagnostics (ultrasound), electrocardiography (ECG) and consultations of other specialists.
How to check-up a child abroad?
A child's check-up must begin with the right program. It may include a basic list of tests or be highly specialized (neurological or speech therapy examination).
In clinics abroad, an individual program is compiled depending on the state of health of the baby, previous diseases, heredity and age.
The duration of the check-up examination of the child's body in foreign clinics is 1-3 days. As a result of the examination, the doctor issues a medical report and recommendations on diet and physical activity.
Get detailed information about passing a children's check-up abroad by leaving a request on the Bookimed website. The coordinating doctor will select the best clinic and diagnostic program for you and your baby. He will answer all questions about the trip, make an appointment with specialists and stay in touch during the examination.
How much does a comprehensive check-up examination of a child cost abroad?
The cost of a standard children's check-up examination in foreign clinics is from $250. The Bookimed coordinator can create an individual examination program for you at a convenient time. The cost of such a program is calculated separately.