Dr Simphiwe Hazel Msimango is a paediatrician based in Claremont, Cape Town, in the Western Cape. Dr Msimango is passionate about nurturing children, ensuring they grow well and reach their highest potential.
GENERAL PAEDIATRIC CONDITIONS
General paediatric conditions are common ailments that affect the health of children.
General paediatric conditions include the following:
Neurological disorders
affect the peripheral and central nervous systems, including the brain, spinal cord, nerves, nerve roots and surrounding muscles.
Common neurological conditions children are susceptible to include the following:
Febrile convulsions
Epilepsy
Infections: meningitis and encephalitis
Neuro-developmental delays
Well-baby checks
consist of regular wellness checkups, nutritional counselling, and neurodevelopmental assessments.
Well-baby checks consist of the following:
Monitoring the baby’s weight, height and head circumference
Diagnosis of underweight, overweight and obese children
Counselling on appropriate nutrition
Neurodevelopment assessments entail the following
Assessment and monitoring of neurodevelopmental milestones to ensure appropriate development for age.
Diagnosis and management of neurodevelopmental delays.
Staying up-to-date with immunisations.
is passionate about nurturing children, ensuring that they grow up well and reach their highest potential.