Question
Can a one-year-old child have long-term health issues after receiving a muscle injection?
Answer
It is currently not recommended to administer buttock muscle injections to children as this may damage the sciatic nerve. If a child exhibits unsteady walking after an injection, this could be due to regional injury or pain. Heat application to the injection site and reducing physical activity can help. Observe for any changes in the situation and address promptly. Generally, this does not leave any complications behind.