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Children's genetics

Children`s Clinic
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A pediatric geneticist observes patients with hereditary diseases and congenital malformations, searches for the genetic cause of the disease in the family and provides medical and genetic counseling to families in which a child with a hereditary pathology has already been born.

We recommend getting a geneticist's consultation if:

  • Several specialized specialists

    The child is being observed by several specialized specialists at once, and many diagnoses have been made, but the cause of the disease is unclear

  • Organ malfunction

    The child has a malfunction of several organs at once, there are multiple congenital malformations.

  • Family history

    There is a burdened family history, similar clinical manifestations in another family member

  • Deterioration of the condition

    On the first day of life after a normal birth, the child's condition suddenly worsened

  • Deterioration of the condition

    There were unclear deterioration of the child's condition in the absence of visible prerequisites

  • Changes in internal organs

    The child has changes in internal organs (such as as an enlargement of the liver, spleen)

In addition, the presence of a hereditary pathology can also be indicated by:

  • Unusual appearance of the child

    Rough facial features, disproportionate build, delayed physical development

  • Skin manifestations

    Multiple spots of hypo- and hyperpigmentation on the skin, multiple angiokeratomas, hair growth disorders

  • Disorders of the musculoskeletal system

    Frequent fractures, joint stiffness, ricketlike changes

  • Neurological symptoms

    Severe mental retardation, intellectual retardation, progressive loss of previously acquired skills, oculomotor disorders, therapy-resistant epileptic seizures

  • Visual disturbances

    Clouding of the cornea, dislocation or subluxation of the lens

Before consulting a geneticist, please fill in the application form.

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Questions and answers

Are there any disadvantages of bariatric surgery?
The disadvantages of bariatric surgery include: the risk of possible complications and medical errors if the operation is performed by an insufficiently qualified surgeon; lifelong changes in the anatomy will be impossible to restore the original state of the digestive
tract; the high cost of the operation.
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Is it possible to recover after bariatric surgery?
In some cases, patients can gain several kilograms back within 7-10 years after surgery. This is usually due to non-compliance with dietary recommendations offered by the attending physician after surgery, or to psychological causes of obesity, for example, in patients with an eating disorder.
How fast does weight go away after bariatrics?
According to research, during the first month after bariatric surgery, a patient can lose up to 17% of excess body weight. For example, for a patient who weighs 115 kg with an ideal weight of 70 kg, weight loss in the first month may be 7.5kg. Six months after surgery, most patients lose more than half of their
excess weight.
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How many days will you have to stay in the hospital after surgery?
Depending on the type of surgery, patients spend an average of up to 4 days in the hospital.
Which operation is most effective?
Gastric bypass surgery is considered the most effective method of bariatric surgery, which allows you to lose up to 75% of excess body weight. The preferred type of intervention, taking into account the indications and individual characteristics of the patient, will be selected by the doctor based on the results of a
preliminary examination of the patient.
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