Adolescent health needs special attention, say doctors at KIMS symposium

Metro India News | Hyderabad : Adolescence is a crucial phase marked by significant physical and psychological changes, and young people require age-appropriate healthcare as they transition from childhood to adulthood, doctors said at a national symposium on “Adolescent Surgery and Transition Care” conducted by KIMS Cuddles, under the guidance of the IAPS-AASTC Chapter.

The clinic aims to provide age-appropriate medical care to adolescents and identify and treat conditions requiring surgical intervention, said Dr. Yoga Nagendhar, Chief Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, Paediatric Urologist, Laparoscopic Surgeon and Robotic Surgeon. He said that some children have congenital conditions, developmental problems or health conditions that continue from childhood into adolescence and require ongoing medical care.