Should a child’s hand-sucking behavior be restrained and how to handle it

A 5-year-old child has been diagnosed with epilepsy, and parents are inquiring about whether an EEG test is necessary and the earliest possible appointment time. As the parents are from out of town, they hope to receive a prompt response.

Born deaf, using a hearing aid before the age of 5 or 6 yields better results.

My son has congenital cerebral palsy. Should he wear a bracing device?

An 8-month-old child has slight bags under the eyes and drools, suspected symptoms of Down syndrome. Others say this is a manifestation of Down syndrome. At our county-level women and children’s hospital, they said the appearance doesn’t seem like it.

A child with epilepsy has seizures only 1 to 2 times a year. Does the child need treatment?

Epilepsy surgery is one of the methods to treat epilepsy, but it requires the evaluation and collaboration of a professional medical team.

A child with mental retardation has been taking thyroid hormones for two years with no significant effect, seeking expert advice.

A three-year-old child experienced vomiting after drinking milk, accompanied by throat inflammation and a positive Babinski sign. The doctor suspects a brain infection and recommends a lumbar puncture for confirmation. The child’s other symptoms are normal, and the vomiting has stopped. Should the child undergo a lumbar puncture?

Patients with facial nerve inflammation inquire about the feasibility of acupuncture treatment.