Paediatrics in Faridabad
The Department of Paediatrics cares for newborns, children and adolescents in Faridabad — from routine illness and vaccination to paediatric emergencies.
Department information
- Hospital
- Goga Ji Hospital
- Location
- Jawahar Colony, Near Disposal Chowk, Faridabad
- Appointments
- +91-9266088551
Conditions treated
The Paediatrics department assesses and treats conditions including these. Where we have a page explaining a condition, it is linked.
- Fever in children
- Respiratory infections
- Diarrhoea and dehydration
- Growth and nutrition concerns
- Childhood asthma
This describes the scope of the department. It is general information and not a diagnosis — please speak to a doctor about your own symptoms.
About the paediatrics department
Children are not small adults. They get different illnesses, deteriorate faster, recover faster, and cannot always tell you what is wrong — which is why they need doctors who work with children specifically.
Our paediatrics department covers newborns through to adolescents: everyday illness, vaccination and growth, and the emergencies where a child needs to be seen straight away rather than in the morning.
When to bring your child in
Parents are usually right that something is wrong. Bring your child in for any of these — the first group needs emergency care now.
- Difficulty breathing, grunting, or the chest sucking in with each breath — emergency
- A fit or seizure, unusual drowsiness, or a child who cannot be woken — emergency
- A rash that does not fade when pressed, especially with fever — emergency
- Fever in a baby under three months — come in the same day
- Refusing all fluids, or signs of dehydration: dry mouth, no tears, far fewer wet nappies
- Fever lasting more than two or three days, or a child who is not improving
- Repeated vomiting or diarrhoea
- Concerns about growth, weight, feeding or development
- Recurrent cough or wheeze, or suspected childhood asthma
If you are not sure, treat it as urgent
It is always better to be assessed and sent home than to wait at home with something serious. Emergency care needs no appointment.
What we provide
Care of childhood illness
Fever, respiratory infections, diarrhoea and the ordinary illnesses of childhood — assessed properly rather than treated by guesswork.
Newborn care
Assessment and care of newborns, including feeding difficulties and jaundice.
Vaccination
Routine immunisation according to the national schedule, and catch-up where doses have been missed.
Growth and nutrition
Monitoring growth and development, and investigating poor weight gain or feeding problems.
Childhood asthma and allergies
Diagnosis, inhaler technique that actually works, and a plan for what to do during an attack.
Paediatric emergency care
Urgent assessment of acutely unwell children, with admission and intensive care support if needed.
How we investigate
Testing in children is kept to what will change the treatment — examination first, investigation where it is needed.
- Blood and urine tests, using the smallest sample that will answer the question
- Chest and abdominal imaging where infection or another cause needs confirming
- Assessment of growth against standard charts
- Breathing assessment where asthma or wheeze is suspected
What to expect
So that nothing about the visit is a surprise.
- 1
History from you, and examination of your child
Parents know their child best, so what you have noticed matters as much as what we find on examination.
- 2
Tests, kept to what is needed
Blood, urine or imaging only where the diagnosis needs confirming, done in the way least distressing for a child.
- 3
Explaining what is wrong, in plain terms
What the diagnosis is, what it means, and what to watch for at home.
- 4
Treatment and a clear safety net
Medication or a management plan, with specific instructions for when to come back sooner.
Frequently asked questions
My child has a fever. When should I bring them in?
Straight away for any baby under three months with a fever, or for any child with difficulty breathing, a fit, drowsiness you cannot rouse them from, a rash that does not fade on pressing, or refusal of all fluids. Otherwise, come in if the fever lasts more than two or three days or the child is not improving. How the child looks and behaves matters more than the number on the thermometer.
How do I know if my child is dehydrated?
Look for a dry mouth and tongue, crying without tears, noticeably fewer wet nappies or trips to the toilet, sunken eyes, unusual sleepiness, and in babies a sunken soft spot on the head. Dehydration in a small child can develop quickly — if you see these signs, come in.
Do you follow the national immunisation schedule?
Yes. We give routine vaccinations according to the national schedule, and can arrange catch-up doses if your child has missed any. Bring the immunisation card if you have one.
Can my child be seen without an appointment?
A child who is acutely unwell should come to the emergency department, where no appointment is needed. For routine reviews, vaccination and growth checks, please book.
Book an appointment with paediatrics
Goga Ji Hospital, Jawahar Colony, Near Disposal Chowk, Faridabad. Tell us what you need and we will arrange a time.