Patient Experience
A 7-year-old girl from a rural village presented with persistent fever and joint pain, initially misdiagnosed elsewhere. Dr. Baliwanth identified it as rheumatic heart disease through careful auscultation and echocardiography. He initiated penicillin prophylaxis and coordinated with cardiology for ongoing management, educating the family about long-term care despite their limited resources.
An affluent 4-year-old boy with complex food allergies and asthma was brought in during an acute anaphylactic episode. Dr. Baliwanth swiftly administered epinephrine and stabilized him, then developed a comprehensive allergy action plan involving diet modification, environmental controls, and emergency preparedness, with full family engagement in the process.
A newborn from a low-income family showed failure to thrive and recurrent infections. Dr. Baliwanth diagnosed severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) through advanced testing. He arranged for immunoglobulin therapy and referred the family to a specialized center for possible bone marrow transplant, while providing compassionate support throughout the difficult prognosis.
A teenage athlete from a middle-class family presented with concussion symptoms after a sports injury. Dr. Baliwanth implemented a graded return-to-learn and return-to-play protocol, working closely with the school and coaches to ensure proper academic accommodations and physical rest, resulting in full recovery within three weeks.
A 2-year-old from an immigrant family with language barriers presented with developmental delays. Dr. Baliwanth identified global developmental delay and arranged multidisciplinary therapy including speech, occupational, and physical therapy. He used visual aids and interpreters to ensure the family understood and could participate fully in the child's care plan.
A 9-year-old from an urban slum presented with chronic malnutrition and recurrent parasitic infections. Dr. Baliwanth developed a comprehensive nutritional rehabilitation plan involving deworming, micronutrient supplementation, and community health worker support, showing significant improvement in growth parameters over six months.
A 6-month-old infant was brought in with unexplained bruising. Dr. Baliwanth suspected and confirmed vitamin K deficiency bleeding due to breastfeeding without prophylaxis. He administered vitamin K immediately and educated the parents about nutritional requirements, preventing any long-term complications.
A 13-year-old presented with sudden onset neurological symptoms. Dr. Baliwanth diagnosed autoimmune encephalitis after thorough investigation and initiated immunotherapy. The patient showed remarkable improvement after two weeks of treatment, with ongoing neurological follow-up planned.
A 5-year-old from a single-parent household presented with severe dental caries affecting nutrition. Dr. Baliwanth coordinated with pediatric dentists for emergency dental work while addressing underlying nutritional deficiencies, and connected the family with social services for ongoing support.
A 10-year-old with type 1 diabetes from a well-educated family was experiencing poor glycemic control. Dr. Baliwanth implemented continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pump therapy, providing extensive education to both the child and parents about diabetes management, resulting in dramatically improved HbA1c levels.
A 3-year-old adopted child presented with attachment disorders and developmental trauma. Dr. Baliwanth worked with child psychologists and arranged play therapy while supporting the adoptive parents with resources and strategies to build secure attachments, showing gradual improvement in social engagement.
An 8-year-old presented with mysterious cyclical vomiting episodes. Dr. Baliwanth diagnosed abdominal migraine and initiated preventive medication along with lifestyle modifications. The family was taught to identify triggers, reducing episode frequency by 80% within two months.
A 15-year-old from a conservative family presented with eating disorder symptoms. Dr. Baliwanth approached the sensitive issue with cultural sensitivity, involving a nutritionist and mental health professional while gaining family trust, leading to successful outpatient treatment without hospitalization.
A 1-year-old with congenital heart disease required pre-surgical optimization. Dr. Baliwanth managed heart failure symptoms with medications and careful monitoring, coordinating with cardiac surgeons for timely intervention, resulting in successful surgery and recovery.