Liver conditions in children can have a major impact on their overall health. It is extremely necessary to give them the proper treatment and care for healthy growth and development. If your child is showing signs of liver disease, consult a pediatric liver doctor in Siliguri immediately. A child's immunity is not strong. Any delay can lead to severe medical conditions. This will also bring worse consequences to the liver condition.
With proper medication, dietary modification treatment is given to children. Other common treatment approaches include liver transplantation, interventional radiology, and supportive care to prevent infections, manage symptoms, and provide the right nutritional support.
When it comes to the health of the child, special attention is needed so that they get the best. A compassionate approach, experienced specialist, and expert in the field are very important factors you need to consider to choose the best doctor for your child.
Common Liver Diseases Found in a Child
Various liver diseases found in children include:
Cystic Fibrosis Liver Disease : It is a complication of CF (Cystic Fibrosis) that causes scarring in the liver. This disease is most common in children and can be treated with medication, and proper management of the condition.
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency : Alpha-1 Antitrypsin or AAT deficiency is an insufficient level of AAT protein produced from the liver. This AAT protein is produced by the liver to protect the lungs from infection, inflammation, etc. It rarely develops in children but needs extreme care if it does.
Viral Hepatitis : viral hepatitis in children can be extremely dangerous and it is recommended to give the vaccine to protect children from Hepatitis A and hepatitis B. In normal cases, the symptoms of hepatitis are not visible just like in adults and if it is visible it is most likely the disease has advanced significantly.
Biliary Atresia : It is a disease that occurs when a newborn's bile ducts are blocked which prevents the natural flow of bile from the liver to the small intestine. The disease of Biliary atresia is fetal and life-threatening.
Why Choose Us?
One of the best pediatric gastroenterologists in Siliguri and a leading hepatologist, Dr. Pinakee Sunder Kar, has more than 8 years of experience treating major liver complications. His high success rate has made him the favorite choice of several parents. Dr Pinakee Sunder Kar is a board-certified doctor and has specialization in a wide range of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary diseases.
With our comprehensive care, your child will be in the best care. We strive to provide a compassionate approach to make the child comfortable and build trust in parents.
Our state-of-the-art facility ensures the best treatment results and advanced techniques to enhance the quality of care. We have expert solutions for liver diseases and we provide long-term management of children suffering from congenital liver disease.
To make an appointment, give us a call at +91 82938 83889
