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Consultant Paediatrician / Paediatric Endocrinologist, Sunway Medical Centre Damansara , Selangor

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29/08/2025

Happy to have shared my expertise as an invited speaker at the Sarawak Paediatric Endocrine Conference last weekend, hosted at Sarawak General Hospital with my other esteemed paediatric colleagues and friends. My talk focused on:
🔹 Children born small for gestational age (SGA) with no catchup growth
🔹 The consequences of vitamin D deficiency
🔹 Indications & safety of growth hormone treatment

Sarawak holds special memories for me — before resigning when I was still with Ministey of Health KKM at Putrajaya , I used to do yearly visiting paediatric endocrine clinics there, and also covered Sibu, Sarikei, Miri, Kapit and Bintulu hospitals before the pandemic. Sarawak has always stood out to me for its dedicated healthcare professionals and the wonderful, touching patients and families I’ve had the privilege to meet. Even when they had little, they are rich in graciousness and kindness.

26/08/2025

Dear parents Dr Jeanne will be on leave from 27-28th August.

21/08/2025

Dear Parents Dr. Jeanne will be away from 22–24 August to speak at the Sarawak Paediatric Endocrine Conference. She will resume work on Monday, 25 August. Thank you for your understanding 🌻

11/08/2025

🌧️ Top 3 July Infections in Kids 🌧️

1️⃣ RSV (Bronchiolitis)
🤧 Runny nose → wheezy toddlers
🏥 Severe cases need hospitalisation
📈 Peaks in July–Aug & year-end, hang in there!

2️⃣ Influenza
🌡️ High fever 39–40°C
😷 Can lead to pneumonia
💉 Annual flu shot recommended

3️⃣ Stomach Flu (Acute Gastroenteritis)
🤢 Vomiting, diarrhea, tummy pain, symptoms similar to food poisoning
👨‍👩‍👧 Often rises after holidays

Parent Tip:
Stay home when sick, wash hands, and see a doctor if symptoms worsen!

01/08/2025

More to come!
Providing the best care to the patienrs under our care 🙏

22/07/2025

Between 9 to 12 months, it’s not uncommon for babies to show a dip in weight centiles — however persistent weight faltering dropping to the yellow zone (-2 SDS or equivalent to below the 3rd percentile) can be a cause of concern

Common causes include
🔹 They’re more mobile (crawling, cruising = burning more energy!)
🔹 Distractions affecting feeding
🔹 Lack of specific nutrients eg
iron and vitamin D, relying too much on milk and not enough on solids, restrictive feeding, food allergies or underlying medical issues

💡 Dont ignore it — persistent weight faltering can affect overall growth, immunity, and development.

📈 If your baby is dropping centiles or struggling with solids, talk to your paediatrician early. Small changes now can make a big difference later!

Above is the chart of a child who had been under follow-up at the health clinic (Klinik Kesihatan)

21/07/2025

🌫️ Hazy skies again! Is your child protected? 🧒🏼🧑🏽‍🦱

The Air Pollution Index (API) in some parts of Selangor & Negeri Sembilan is now unhealthy 😷
If you have a child with asthma, sensitive lungs, or nose allergies — it’s time to be extra careful.

✅ What parents should do:
• Limit your child’s outdoor activities if the air pollution index is at unhealthy levels 🏃‍♀️🚫
• Use a child-friendly mask if necessary 😷
• Use an air purifier indoors
• Children with asthma must continue their preventer inhalers as prescribed 💊
• Keep reliever inhalers close — and know how to use them properly

⚠️ If your child is coughing more, wheezing, or breathing fast — see a doctor early.
Speak to your paediatrician for a personalised plan during this hazy season.

Let’s keep our little ones breathing easy 💨❤️

17/07/2025

Thank you for joining us!

16/07/2025

Neck Swelling in Children and Teens – Could It Be a Goitre, a thyroid gland enlargement?

8 year old Anna parents noticed a gradual swelling at the front of her neck over the past few months. She felt well, had no fever or pain, but had been feeling more tired lately. Her growth and school performance were okay — but her thyroid was quietly telling a story.

🔍 What could cause a goitre (enlargement of thyroid gland) in children?

In children and adolescents, a goitre can be caused by:
1. Autoimmune thyroid disease – most commonly:
• Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (often linked to underactive thyroid)
• Graves’ disease (overactive thyroid)
2. Iodine deficiency
3. Thyroid nodules
4. Thyroiditis (inflammation)
5. Pubertal hormonal changes (mild transient goitre in puberty)

🧪 Why check thyroid function and antibodies?

Even if your child feels well, a goitre may be a sign of:
✔️ Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid – slow growth, weight gain, tiredness)
✔️ Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid – weight loss, fast heartbeat, restlessness)

🔬 A thyroid / neck ultrasound may be needed to
✔️ Confirm its a goitre, check surrounding structures
✔️ Rule out nodules or cysts
✔️ Guide further treatment

👩‍⚕️ Early detection matters!
If you notice neck swelling in your child or teen, especially if it’s growing:
➡️ See a doctor
➡️ Get a proper thyroid assessment from a paediatric endocrinologist

📣 Thyroid problems in children are not that uncommon and treatable — especially when detected early.

15/07/2025

Meet Aisha 💡
Aisha is a 13-year-old girl who had been losing weight despite eating well. She was constantly hungry, restless, sweating more than usual and couldn’t sleep. Her hands were shaky, and she was having trouble focusing in school. Some thought it was just teen stress or mood swings.

Then one evening, Aisha developed severe palpitations, a racing heart, breathlessness, and high fever. She was rushed to the ER, and doctors diagnosed her with thyroid storm, a rare but life-threatening complication of severe hyperthyroidism.

She was stabilised in the ICU and later diagnosed with Graves’ disease, the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in children and teens.

✨ Graves’ disease can be tricky to spot early, as the signs are often mistaken for anxiety or puberty-related changes. But recognising the symptoms early can make all the difference.

📰 Happy to share my latest monthly column in The Sunday Star, where I talk more about hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease in children and teenagers.

https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/health/hormones-and-kids/2025/07/15/when-your-child039s-thyroid-hormones-are-too-high

06/07/2025

Seeking a career in healthcare? 🏥

Join us for our Evening Walk-in Interview for Nursing on 9th July from 3PM to 8PM at Sunway Medical Centre Damansara! We’re offering competitive salaries and amazing benefits, including:

✨Accommodation
✨Attractive remuneration package
✨13th month salary
✨Optical and dental allowances
✨Career advancement opportunities

Ready to take the next step?
📲 Register now at https://forms.office.com/r/uyeLi7tnHh or scan the QR code in the image!

Address

Sunway Medical Centre Damansara, No. 2, PJU 5, Jalan PJU 5/1a, Kota Damansara
Petaling Jaya
47810

Telephone

+60122623560

Website

https://drjeannewong.com/, https://www.sunwaymedicaldamansara.com.my/en/

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