Question
What kind of diseases can pediatric surgery treat? What symptoms belong to internal medicine? How should one handle a child who has been struck by an object?
Answer
Firstly, it is recommended to take an X-ray to check for fractures. If there is no fracture, it may be a soft tissue injury. For soft tissue injuries, apply cold compresses for the first three days after the injury, and then switch to hot compresses after three days to promote the dispersion of blood clots and edema. Additionally, hand and wrist X-rays can be used to assess bone age and check if the skeletal development is premature. Children with precocious puberty usually have a bone age that is one to three years older than their actual age.