A child’s stomach button pain could be due to growth pain or infection. Maintain the area’s dryness and observe for any purulent discharge. If purulent discharge is found, it is advisable to use antibiotics. Avoid cold and spicy foods, and consider giving the child stomach-soothing tablets.
If a child gets a bump, apply heat therapy and take appropriate blood circulation and coagulation medicine.
A parent inquires about the treatment for their child’s throat injury caused by a pencil.
What should be done when a five-and-a-half-year-old child develops a high fever after being injured while biking?
The causes of scalp alopecia in babies can be diverse, including insufficient nutrition intake during pregnancy, a hard pillow, or a lack of calcium. Typically, scalp alopecia is caused by physiological sweating and friction between the head and the pillow. To reduce scalp alopecia, it is recommended to decrease the baby’s clothing and covering to minimize sweating during sleep. You can have the baby checked for blood calcium levels; if there is no deficiency, there is no need for deliberate supplementation, and more sun exposure is sufficient.
Many infants with hernias can heal on their own, so parents should not worry too much. If the hernia does not improve, surgery may be required to repair the hernia opening, which is typically a minor procedure and parents can rest assured.
A three-and-a-half-year-old girl discovered a hard lump near her inguinal groove, about the size of an egg yolk, with no pain upon touch. The parents are concerned about the cause and seek expert advice.
How to handle a hemangioma found on the right breast of a 5-month-old baby?
The newborn was discovered to have a malignant tumor at the root of the left thigh upon birth, measuring about 5 centimeters. Since the child was too young for immediate surgery, they were transferred to another hospital for a biopsy to determine the tumor type. The pathological results indicated an embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma, and during the treatment process, suspicious signs of tumor spread appeared in other parts of the child’s body. In such a situation, how should an appropriate treatment plan be formulated?
If a newborn experiences asphyxia at birth, leading to a hoarse cry, immediate checks and treatment should be conducted.
