Conditions treated
Conditions treated in children
Clear, parent-friendly guidance on common surgical conditions seen in babies, children and teens. If your child needs an assessment, appointments are available in Lahore, with virtual second opinions for selected cases.
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Common conditions
These are some of the conditions commonly assessed and treated in paediatric surgery. The right treatment depends on your child’s age, symptoms and examination findings.
Hernias
Groin and umbilical hernias are common in children. A surgical review helps decide when repair is needed and whether urgent treatment is required.
Hydrocele
A hydrocele causes swelling around the testicle. Some improve with time, while others need surgery if they persist or are linked to a hernia.
Undescended testis
When a testicle has not moved fully into the scrotum, timely assessment is important. Early treatment supports normal development and future health.
Appendicitis
Appendicitis can cause worsening tummy pain, vomiting and fever. Prompt review is important because delayed treatment can lead to complications.
Intestinal obstruction
In babies and children, this can signal a bowel blockage and needs urgent assessment. Symptoms may include swelling of the abdomen, vomiting and failure to pass stool.
Constipation with surgical concern
Most constipation is managed medically, but some children need surgical assessment when symptoms are severe, long-standing or linked to an underlying condition.
PUJ obstruction
This is a blockage where the kidney joins the ureter. It may be found before birth on scans or later when a child has pain, infection or swelling of the kidney.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Repeated UTIs may need further investigation to look for an underlying surgical or structural cause in the urinary system.
Paediatric solid tumours
Some lumps or masses in children need specialist surgical assessment. Care is planned carefully with families and, when needed, with a wider multidisciplinary team.
By area of concern
Newborn and neonatal
- Congenital bowel problems
- Abdominal wall conditions
- Feeding or vomiting concerns needing surgical review
General paediatric surgery
- Appendicitis
- Abdominal pain needing surgical assessment
- Constipation with possible surgical cause
Urology
- PUJ obstruction
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Other urinary tract concerns needing surgical review
Groin and scrotal swelling
- Hernias
- Hydrocele
- Undescended testis
Hepatobiliary and abdominal
- Liver and gallbladder concerns
- Bile duct conditions
- Selected pancreas and spleen conditions
Paediatric surgical oncology
- Assessment of lumps and masses
- Paediatric solid tumours
- Surgical planning with multidisciplinary care when needed
When to seek urgent care
Severe tummy pain
Especially with fever, repeated vomiting, or the child refusing to walk or move.
Vomiting with swelling
In babies and children, this can signal a bowel blockage and needs urgent assessment.
Painful groin swelling
A hernia that is stuck can reduce blood supply and requires urgent evaluation.
If you are worried your child is acutely unwell, seek urgent medical care without delay.
Questions parents often ask
Do all conditions need surgery?
No. Some conditions only need monitoring, scans or follow-up. Surgery is recommended only when it is likely to help your child.
Can my child be assessed online first?
Yes. Virtual second opinions are available for selected cases, especially when families want guidance before travelling.
What should I bring to the appointment?
Please bring previous reports, scan results, discharge papers and a list of current medicines if available.
How do I request an appointment?
You can contact the clinic on WhatsApp at +923174002444 or email info@abidqazi.com. We will reply to confirm the appointment time.
Not sure what this could be?
If your child has a swelling, pain, vomiting, repeated infections or a condition you do not fully understand, you can request an appointment for assessment and guidance.