Question
Last night, I noticed that the child had a fever. The child’s grandmother accidentally broke the mercury thermometer while taking the child’s temperature, and it was only discovered about five minutes later. We quickly changed the child into clean clothes. The child now has small bumps all over their body and often has a fever up to 38℃ at night. I would like to ask what treatment methods are available?
Answer
If a child exhibits symptoms after contact with mercury, it is recommended to immediately go to a professional occupational disease prevention and treatment center for mercury testing and remove the child from the environment. Additionally, the child can take oral antiallergic medication and undergo active physical cooling and fever-reducing treatments. The child’s symptoms may be allergic urticaria, caused by contact with allergens. It is advisable for the child to temporarily avoid consuming formula milk or cow’s milk, as these foods may trigger or alleviate the condition. It is recommended to use calamine lotion topically.