Dr Alok Kumar Go
About Me
Dr Alok Kumar Go
MBBS
Pediatrics
10 Years Experience
Biography
My Clinic
OPD Hours
| Monday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Thursday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Friday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Saturday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Sunday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM |
Treatments
Specialised care and treatments offered
NEONATAL JAUNDICE
The appearance of yellowish skin and eyes shortly after birth is known as neonatal jaundice. It results from elevated bilirubin levels due to immature liver function in newborns.
GASTROENTERITIS IN CHILDREN
Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines commonly seen in children worldwide. It leads to vomiting and diarrhea that can result in dehydration if untreated.
Pediatric gastroenteritis requires attentive supportive care ensuring hydration to avoid complications especially among younger infants.
PEDIATRIC ASTHMA EXACERBATION
Pediatric asthma exacerbations arise when airway inflammation causes sudden worsening of symptoms like wheezing or shortness of breath. Prompt recognition is critical to prevent serious breathing difficulties.
- Sings / symptoms: Increased coughing, wheezing audible without stethoscope, chest tightness sensation in older children plus difficulty speaking due to breathlessness.
- Causative triggers: Viral infections, allergens such as dust mites or pollen, exercise-induced bronchospasm are common precipitants.
- Differential diagnosis & diagnosis: Diagnosis confirmed via clinical assessment supported by peak expiratory flow rate measurements if possible; ruling out infections is important too.
- Treatment measures: Immediate administration of short-acting beta-agonist inhalers combined with oral corticosteroids help resolve inflammation swiftly during attacks.
ACUTE OTITIS MEDIA
A common pediatric infection affecting the middle ear, acute otitis media frequently occurs in young children. It often follows a cold or upper respiratory tract infection.
- Syndrome features: Symptoms include ear pain, irritability, fever, difficulty sleeping, and sometimes fluid drainage from the ear.
- Causative agents: Usually caused by bacterial pathogens like Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae after viral illness compromises ear defenses.
- Diagnostic criteria: Identified through otoscopic examination showing redness and bulging of the tympanic membrane along with symptoms outlined above.
- Treatment approach: Management includes analgesics for pain relief and antibiotics when indicated based on age, severity, and duration of symptoms.
This condition commonly resolves within days but timely treatment helps prevent complications such as hearing loss or spread of infection into nearby structures.
FEBRILE SEIZURES
Febrile seizures are convulsions triggered by a sudden rise in body temperature during an illness in children between 6 months and 5 years. They are usually harmless but understandably alarming for caregivers.
- Symptoms: These seizures involve brief episodes of shaking or twitching of limbs, loss of consciousness or staring spells associated with fever.
- Causes: Most commonly linked to infections causing high fever such as viral illnesses or ear infections.
- Diagnosis: Based on clinical history and physical exam; further tests only if atypical features or prolonged seizures occur.
- Treatment: Usually no specific treatment needed aside from controlling the fever using antipyretics like paracetamol or ibuprofen.
- Expectations: Children typically outgrow febrile seizures with low risk of epilepsy development; reassurance and education are vital for families.
If your child experiences a febrile seizure, prompt evaluation ensures proper management and peace of mind.
ACUTE BRONCHIOLITIS
Acute bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in infants and young children, often caused by viral infections. It primarily affects the small airways called bronchioles, leading to breathing difficulties.
- Symptoms and causes: Typical signs include coughing, wheezing, rapid breathing, and sometimes fever; it is most often triggered by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
- Diagnosis: Made clinically through medical history and physical examination; additional tests like pulse oximetry or chest X-rays may be done if needed.
- Treatment options: Mainly supportive care including oxygen therapy, hydration, and nasal suctioning; antibiotics are not usually required unless secondary bacterial infection occurs.
- Management: Close monitoring for worsening respiratory distress or dehydration is essential; hospitalisation may be necessary in severe cases.
This condition generally improves with careful care over one to two weeks. Early recognition and management can help avoid complications.