Paediatric Surgery Pioneering Health Group Zimbabwe

17/12/2025

17/12/2025

Paediatric Surgical Consultants
www.paedsurgery.co.zw

17/12/2025

**Important Update:** Re-branding and Relocation Notice

Our Paediatric Surgery practice, formerly at Pioneering Health, is now Paediatric Surgical Consultants, and we're moving!

www.paedsurgery.co.zw

16/09/2025

🧸 Paediatric Surgical Consultants

Caring Beyond the Procedure

Discharge Instructions for Parents
Your child’s health and comfort are our top priority. As you transition home, please follow these general guidelines to support a smooth recovery. For certain specific conditions, your child's surgeon may give more targeted instructions. Please follow the recommendations of the surgeon.

Recovery at Home
• Rest & Routine: Allow your child to rest in a quiet, familiar space. Resume normal activities gradually, based on your surgeon’s advice.
• Comfort First: Use soft clothing and gentle support (pillows, blankets) to keep your child relaxed.

💊 Medication Guidance
• Dosage Discipline: Administer medications exactly as prescribed. Set reminders if needed.
• Side Effects: Watch for rashes, unusual sleepiness, or stomach upset. Contact us if anything concerns you.
• Safe Storage: Keep all medications out of reach of children.

🍽️ Nutrition & Hydration
• Gentle Reintroduction: Start with bland, easy-to-digest foods. Avoid spicy or greasy meals.
• Hydration Matters: Encourage small sips of water, diluted juice, or oral rehydration solutions.

🚿 Wound Care (if applicable)
• Clean & Dry: Follow cleaning instructions. Avoid baths unless approved.
• Signs of Infection: Redness, swelling, pus, or foul odor should be reported immediately.
• Dressings: Change as directed. Do not remove stitches or staples unless advised.

🌡️ When to Call Us
Please contact Paediatric Surgical Consultants or return to the hospital if your child experiences:
• Fever over 38°C
• Difficulty breathing
• Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea
• Unusual drowsiness or irritability
• Bleeding that won’t stop
• Signs of wound infection

📅 Follow-Up Care
• Next Appointment: Attend your scheduled follow-up to monitor healing and progress. Always call the office in advance to confirm your appointment.
• Bring Questions: We welcome your concerns—no question is too small.

🧸 Emotional Support
• Reassure & Engage: Talk to your child in simple, soothing language.
• Stay Close: Your presence is healing. Maintain familiar routines.
• Monitor Behaviour: Temporary changes are normal. Let us know if they persist.

📞 Contact Us
Paediatric Surgical Consultants
📞 +263 777 139 001
🌐 www.paedsurgery.co.zw
📧 fifeavenuemedicalpractice@gmail.com

19/08/2025

Inguinal Hernias in Infants/Children

A hernia is commonly seen as a bulge in the groin, can occur at any age but are most common in newborns. Parents typically notice a groin swelling that comes and goes. It may get bigger when your child is crying/straining, or disappear when the child is relaxed/asleep!
Children who have hernias are often born with them, though they may not be noticeable right away. About 3-5% of fullterm babies are born with a groin hernia; up to 30% in premature infants.

Doctors can diagnose a hernia by examining your child and any pictures of the swelling you might have. There are a few occasions when extra tests may be needed.

Surgery is needed to treat a hernia. It’s done by a surgeon specifically trained to operate on children. The timing of surgery depends on the severity of the symptoms.

Recovery is relatively fast following hernia repair surgery. School-aged children are back to normal after about a week, and younger children recover even faster.

If you notice a bulge on your child’s body, you should make an appointment with your Dr to help determine the cause & course of treatment.

paedsurgery.co.zw/info-for-parents

13/08/2025

The dangers of giving cooking oil to babies.

06/08/2025

Did You Know?

Inguinal Hernias

There are several different types of hernias in infants and children. Groin/inguinal hernias are just one type of these hernias. Groin hernias are more common on the right side, much more common in boys, and premature infants are at an increased risk for this type of hernias. Most groin hernias are noticed as bulges that come and go. They are more noticeable after crying or straining. These hernias may also occur on both sides in some children. Groin hernias can present with complications requiring urgent attention especially in premature and newborn babies.

All children’s groin hernias require treatment by operation to prevent development of complications. Fortunately, most operations for groin hernias are performed on an outpatient basis by our paediatric surgeons.

If you think your child might have a groin hernia, see your doctor and they will help you find a paediatric surgeon who can operate on your child.

paedsurgery.co.zw/info-for-parents

04/04/2025

Intestinal Obstruction in Children

Intestinal obstruction in children often refers to paediatric bowel obstruction, which occurs when the small or large intestine is blocked, preventing food, fluids, and gas from passing through the digestive tract. This can be caused by conditions such as intussusception (where one part of the intestine slides into another), intestinal atresia, stenosis, Hirschsprung’s disease, Hernias and adhesions in those with a previous history of surgery.
Symptoms may include abdominal discomfort to severe abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting, initially feeds and this may progress to yellow or green coloured vomitus, abdominal distension (swollen tummy) and /or constipation.
This condition is best managed by the Paediatric Surgeons.
Surgery: after assessment and examination, If the obstruction is complete or does not resolve with non-surgical methods, surgery may be necessary to remove the blockage. The surgical intervention will depend on the cause of obstruction.
If you suspect your child has a bowel obstruction, urgent medical attention is crucial to prevent complications which may be life threatening.

Paediatric Surgery Pioneering Health Group Zimbabwe

17/03/2025

Constipation is a common problem in children, affecting all ages from birth to adolescence.

A constipated child has difficulties with bowel movements which may present as fewer than normal stooling, stools that are hard, dry or difficult to pass, pain when having bowel movement, traces of liquid or pasty stools in your child's underwear, or sometimes blood on stool.

If your child fears that having a bowel movement will hurt, he or she may try to avoid it. You may notice your child crossing their legs, clenching their buttocks, twisting their body, or making faces when attempting to hold stool.

Babies may have poor feeding, fever, tummy swelling, not gaining weight, and infrequent bowel movements interspaced with episodes of loose to diarrheal foul smelling stools with lots of gas.

Chronic constipation may lead to complications and may signal an underlying condition.
If you are worried about your child's stooling or constipation, request an appointment with your child's Paediatric Surgeon and have them evaluated.

20/08/2024

The dangers of giving cooking oil to babies.
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20/08/2024

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02/08/2024

Three years of care, compassion and commitment. Together we transformed lives and built a healthier community.



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