When Should You Visit a Pediatric Hospital in Hyderabad? Common Signs Parents Shouldn’t Ignore

The ears, nose and throat are three main organs- 2 of which are sensory and help us experience the world in myriad ways, while the throat serves as a passage for food and drink into the gut and other systems. If there is pain, fever and other issues and there is marked inflammation in the ears, nose or throat, life can get difficult- as breathing itself becomes a high mountain to climb. Issues with any of these 3 parts of the body are dealt with effectively and swiftly by trained ENT specialists. Dealing with these conditions requires a trained eye and the ability to understand the various nuances in symptom presentation. ENT specialists at the best ENT hospital in Hyderabad are highly trained in dealing with all kinds of issues related to the ears, neck, throat – in short the head and the neck and are called otolaryngologists officially.
Common Ear Issues
Ear infections are common in children, but not so much in adults. Still, symptoms like pressure, vertigo, tinnitus, ear pain, fever etc. in any age group can prove to be problematic. Infection may cause pus to drain out of the ear too. Headaches are common too. Hearing loss is a major by-product of ignoring ear issues and in the Indian subcontinent, millions of individuals have lost their hearing in this way. The ears also help in maintaining balance – and vertigo can mess with that. Untreated vertigo can cause loss of balance and coordination, nausea and the affected individual may not be able to focus on tasks at hand- as their visual cues don’t work well either (related to depth perception). Tinnitus is another common problem where people report buzzing, clicking or roaring like sounds in their ears – this can be mild or severe and affect daily activities in extreme cases.
Common Voice And Throat Disorders
Some of the most common ENT problems that individuals face on a daily basis include- rhinitis, ear infections, sinusitis, tonsillitis and sleep apnoea respectively. Nasal congestion is a common problem that everyone has had to deal with at some or the other point in life. Ear, nose and throat issues can affect all age groups, but children need specialised treatment as their airways and organ systems are still developing. Symptoms that are seen include
- Painful and raw feeling throat
- Not being able to swallow even liquids comfortably. Solid meals feel impossible to deal with.
- Voice can change- it can become hoarse or rough in quality.
- Some people may have a high fever along with these symptoms- and this means they are dealing with an infection. It is mostly strep throat, but could be some other pathogen too.
- Some people may cough a lot- this may be dry or not.
- Tender and swollen lymph nodes in the sides of the neck indicate an infection.
- Tiredness is a common side effect.
Nasal Allergy Treatment
Change in seasons is directly linked to an increased incidence in allergies. Nasal allergies can make your life miserable – as the airways get inflamed and there is too much mucus being produced. Decongestants are commonly recommended to thin mucus out, while nasal sprays can help with reducing inflammation. Rest and hydration are the two most important aspects to pay attention to, if you have a nasal infection.
Tests For Diagnosis Of ENT Disorders
Physical exam, sleep studies and detailed imaging like CT/MRI are done to diagnose ENTdisorders accurately and initiate timely treatment. For the ears, audiometric tests are done- to check hearing loss if any and understand the range of hearing present. An endoscope may be used to better visualise the throat, ear or the nasal passages, depending on where the symptoms are observed. Balance tests are also conducted, if vertigo is suspected. Biopsy of the throat, cultures and imaging help doctors understand any issues present in the throat.
Conclusion
KIMS Sunshine has the best ENT department in the state. We also have a highly specialised Pediatric ENT Department that focuses on helping children and toddlers with any and all ENT related issues. It is important for you to understand that while non-surgical approaches work very well in a majority of cases, surgical treatment may be necessary for recurrent conditions that won’t get better with conventional treatment. For that, we have an experienced team of surgeons who can do microvascular and reconstructive surgeries, along with rehab and post surgery therapies – for a complete recovery.