Pediatric Care

Dr. Hedayat has specialized training in pediatric disorders. Using his unique approach to disorders, Dr. Hedayat is able to provide holistic care for the diagnoses listed below. Dr. Hedayat does not offer general pediatric care or administer vaccinations. It is important that you continue to maintain your relationship with your current primary health provider.

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DIAGNOSIS

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  • Autistic Spectrum
  • Sensory Integration Disorder
  • ADHD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Low muscle tone
  • Seizure disorder
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Down’s Syndrome
  • Digestive disorders
  • Cancer support
  • Recurrent tonsillitis, strep throat, bronchitis, etc.

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The following are key indicators that your child may need a holistic pediatric evaluation:

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BIRTH HISTORY

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  • Mother had dental work before or during pregnancy
  • Mother received steroids or antibiotics during labor, or pitocin to induce labor
  • Baby looked was floppy or blue on delivery, needed oxygen or antibiotics, or had to stay in NICU more than 1 day

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DIET If your child eats:
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  • Sugary foods in place of meals
  • More than 4 glasses of milk per day
  • Mac & cheese “only food” child will eat
  • Eating dirt, chewing on shoes (PICA)

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APPEARANCE
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  • Always sick
  • Constant runny nose
  • Nasally voice
  • Mood swings, outburst of emotions
  • Difficulty maintaining age-appropriate attention level

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HEAD
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  • Hair: low on the forehead
  • Eyebrows: touching, thick, very dark
  • Eyelashes: very long but thin
  • Black, blue or red marks under eyes
  • Cavities, more than 2
  • Tongue tremors when they stick it out

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HANDS
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  • Palms red
  • Palms clammy
  • Palms moist
  • Nails: pits, ridges, or split nails

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HAIR
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  • Lower Arms: dark hair
  • Lower Legs: dark hair

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BOWEL HISTORY
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  • Constipation
  • Constipation + diarrhea + fowl gas
  • Pushes on abdomen
  • Puts hands down pants
  • Smears stool
  • Scratches anus

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