
General Paediatrics in Leicester
Comprehensive, Compassionate Care for Your Child’s Health at The Health Suite Leicester.
At The Health Suite Leicester, we understand how much your child’s health means to you. That’s why our paediatric consultants at Leicester provide a comprehensive range of child healthcare services to ensure your little ones are growing up healthy and happy, from routine check-ups to addressing specific health concerns.
- General Check-ups and Comprehensive Evaluations
- Specialised Care in Nutrition, Weaning, and Digestive Disorders
- Respiratory Care
- Allergy Consultation and Treatment
- Paediatric Nephrology and Urology
- Sleep Disorders and Hygiene
- Vaccination Guidance
Common paediatric healthcare concerns that parents should monitor include a variety of physical, emotional, and developmental issues. One of the most frequent concerns is fevers and infections, which can be signs of common illnesses like colds, ear infections, or more serious conditions. Respiratory issues such as asthma, allergies, or frequent colds can affect a child’s ability to breathe properly and may need medical intervention. It’s also important to monitor a child’s growth and development to ensure they are meeting key milestones such as walking, talking, and socialising. Delays in these areas could signal developmental concerns that benefit from early intervention. Another area to keep an eye on is behavioural and emotional changes. Sudden mood shifts, irritability, withdrawal, or difficulty concentrating could indicate conditions like ADHD, anxiety, or even depression. Skin conditions like rashes, eczema, or other irritations are also common and should be addressed to prevent long-term discomfort or infection. Digestive issues such as constipation, diarrhoea, or unexplained weight loss can also be signs of underlying gastrointestinal problems or food allergies that need attention.
In addition, ensuring children are up-to-date with their vaccinations and immunisations is crucial for preventing serious diseases. Nutrition and eating habits should also be monitored, especially if there are signs of picky eating, poor appetite, or signs of eating disorders. Lastly, sleep problems, such as difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, can significantly impact a child’s mood, behaviour, and overall health, making it an important area to address if concerns arise. By regularly addressing these health concerns with a paediatrician, parents can ensure their child receives the appropriate care and interventions, helping to promote healthy development and overall well-being.
General Paediatrics at The Health Suite Leicester provides expert healthcare for children from infancy through adolescence. Offering a wide range of paediatric services, including routine check-ups, vaccinations, treatment of common illnesses, and management of chronic conditions, the team ensures your child’s health and well-being are carefully monitored. The experienced paediatricians offer compassionate, child-friendly care, taking the time to address both parents’ and children’s concerns. With a focus on early detection and prevention, The Health Suite provides a supportive and reassuring environment to ensure your child receives the best care possible at every stage of their development.
Why choose The Health Suite for General Paediatrics?
Expertise and Empathy
Our paediatric team comprises highly skilled professionals who specialise in paediatric care. We combine our medical expertise with deep empathy, ensuring your child receives the best possible care while fostering trust and comfort within your family.
Accessibility and Effective Communication
We prioritise accessibility to our services, offering timely appointments and clear, open communication channels. Our goal is to empower you as parents or guardians by providing transparent information and involving you in your child’s healthcare decisions.
Comprehensive and Preventive Healthcare
Our commitment extends beyond treating immediate health concerns. We provide a comprehensive range of healthcare services, from routine check-ups to proactive measures such as vaccinations. We aim to ensure your child’s overall well-being and offer preventive care to support their healthy development.
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Common Q&A about General Paediatrics
Our FAQ section is designed to address common questions you may have, from how our treatments work to what you can expect during and after your session.
Our team is always available to provide additional support if you need more personalised guidance, ensuring that you feel informed and confident every step of the way.
Advice from the experts
Read clear, expert advice from our clinicians, offering trusted advice, clinical insight, and practical guidance to help you understand your treatment and care options.
Symptom checker
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please book an appointment with us. Symptoms can vary from person to person and from condition to condition.A proper diagnosis can only be made through a thorough medical examination.
Our clinicians will carry out a full assessment to ensure an accurate diagnosis and appropriate care.
Is your child unwell with coughs, colds, fever or infections?
Common childhood illnesses like respiratory infections, ear pain or fever require paediatric assessment to ensure proper diagnosis and care.
Does your child have breathing difficulties, asthma or allergy symptoms?
Breathing problems, wheezing, or allergic reactions can affect daily life and need expert paediatric evaluation and management.
Are you concerned about your child’s growth, development or eating habits?
Slowed growth, feeding issues, or picky eating can signal nutritional or developmental concerns needing professional review.
Does your child have tummy pain, constipation, diarrhoea or digestive problems?
Digestive symptoms may indicate gastrointestinal issues or food sensitivities that benefit from paediatric assessment.
Is your child struggling with sleep problems or behavioural issues?
Sleep difficulties, behavioural concerns or emotional challenges can impact wellbeing and may need specialist support.
Does your child need routine check‑ups, vaccines, or preventive care?
General paediatric care includes health reviews, growth monitoring and immunisation guidance to protect long‑term health.
What we treat
At The Health Suite Leicester, our private medical clinic offers expert care whenever you need it. Our team of experienced GPs and healthcare professionals provide personalised diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions, ensuring high-quality, professional care in a comfortable setting.
Click below to view useful info on a few of the common conditions we treat:
Common childhood illnesses
We assess and manage infections, coughs, colds, fevers and other acute symptoms affecting children.
Respiratory and allergy issues
Support for asthma, allergies, wheezing and breathing concerns in infants to teens.
Growth, nutrition and development
Monitoring growth milestones, feeding challenges, dietary guidance and developmental concerns.
Digestive and gastrointestinal symptoms
We help with tummy pain, constipation, diarrhoea, reflux and other gut‑related issues.
Preventive and routine care
Includes health check‑ups, vaccination reviews, sleep support and general wellbeing guidance.
many more
Our clinicians manage a broad spectrum of conditions, and individual assessment allows us to tailor care beyond the examples listed. We encourage you to book a consultation to discuss your symptoms and appropriate treatment options.
Meet our General Paediatrics Clinicians
Meet our dedicated team at The Health Suite Leicester, where skilled professionals are committed to providing exceptional care tailored to your medical and wellness needs.
Dr David Lo
Dr Hema Kannappan
Treatment options and pricing
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General Paediatrics Initial Consultation
Initial consultation in General Paediatrics includes medical history, growth review, exam, and planning care tailored to the child’s needs.
General Paediatrics Follow-up Consultation
Follow-up in General Paediatrics reviews progress, monitors growth, adjusts treatment, and addresses new or ongoing health concerns.
Have a query about General Paediatrics at The Health Suite Leicester?
We recognise that getting the healthcare assistance you need can be difficult. So if you have a query, feel free to contact us and one of our treatment co-ordinators will be happy to help. We aim to reply to all queries within 24 hours (Mon – Fri).