Question
A 5-year-old child has been complaining of leg pain recently. How should osteomyelitis be treated?
Answer
Osteomyelitis is a sterile inflammation, often caused by trauma. Treatment can include traditional Chinese medicine therapy, acupuncture, massage, along with oral medications to relax the tendons and promote blood circulation, and anti-inflammatory and blood-activating drugs. If there are symptoms of neuralgia, it may involve bacterial infection, and oral antibiotics are required for anti-infection treatment.