Expertise in Pediatric Rheumatology & Rare Immunological Cases
Rheumatic and immunological disorders don't just affect adults; they can strike children as well, presenting unique challenges. Children are not simply "small adults"—their immune systems are still developing, and conditions like Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) can severely impact their growth, bone development, and overall future if left unchecked.
Pediatric Rheumatic Conditions
It is vital to recognize symptoms in children early. Look out for:
- Limping in the morning that improves as the day goes on.
- Swollen, warm joints (often a knee or ankle) with no history of injury.
- High, spiking fevers accompanied by a faint pink rash (signs of Systemic JIA).
- Unexplained chronic eye inflammation (uveitis), which is common in JIA and can cause blindness if undetected.
Solving the Undiagnosed: Rare Diseases
Beyond pediatrics, Dr. Prateek Deo's dual training in Immunology makes him highly adept at investigating "medical mysteries." Patients often come to us after seeing multiple specialists without answers for conditions such as:
- Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO): Persistent fevers lasting weeks or months where infections and cancers have been ruled out.
- IgG4-Related Disease: A newly recognized fibro-inflammatory condition that causes tumor-like swelling in multiple organs.
- Immunodeficiency Disorders: Where patients suffer from recurrent, unusually severe, or atypical infections because their immune system fails to mount a proper defense.
We take pride in our rigorous, analytical approach to solving these complex cases, offering patients the answers and targeted therapies they have been desperately searching for.
