Question
The child is nine years old and discovered this symptom last year! He has been seeing a doctor at the local rural hospital at home! After one year of treatment, the effect is minimal! One leg is longer than the other! The buttocks, palms, and legs are also asymmetric! One side is bigger than the other!
Answer
There are many possible causes, such as hip arthritis, joint effusion, lumbar spinal cord disease compressing nerves, and osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Many diseases can cause similar symptoms, and it is not possible to determine the type of disease based on symptoms alone. Treatment plans for the same disease at different stages as well as post-treatment outcomes can also vary. Children have weaker physical resistance, so they are more prone to pediatric general surgery issues. For parents, do not rush; it is important to take the child to a professional hospital for examination and treatment promptly, and to conduct regular checks under the doctor’s guidance and symptomatic treatment .