Preparing for your appointment. Most children who have growing pains will not need to see a doctor. If the pain is persistent or unusual, you may want to bring your concerns to the attention of your family doctor or pediatrician.reparing for your appointment. Most children who have growing pains will not need to see a doctor. If the pain is persistent or unusual, you may want to bring your concerns to the attention of your family doctor or pediatrician.
ADHD Can Be Diagnosed At Age 4, Pediatricians Group Says Amanda Chan The Huffington Post Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, can be diagnosed as young as age 4 and as old as age 18, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The recommendations hadn't been updated in the last decade, which had recommended diagnosis and treatment for kids ages 6 to 12, Reuters reported.
They are not medical doctors, however, and so must rely on the family's pediatrician to perform medical exams and prescribe medications. A child psychiatrist is not only trained on the signs of ADHD and can perform ADHD testing and diagnosis and provide therapy and counseling, but can also prescribe medication.