A young baby underwent a liver function test, and the report showed elevated levels of total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, and indirect bilirubin. Other indicators such as albumin, globulin, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, and glutaminase were also abnormal. Parents are worried that the baby may have hepatitis, and the doctor recommends further examination to determine the cause and provide treatment.
Discuss the possibility of a three-year-old child who has not yet learned to walk, sit up, or speak suffering from cerebral palsy, as well as the possibility of traditional Chinese medicine treatment.
A three-year-old child has developmental delays, cannot walk, sit, or speak, and often exhibits tremors. Discuss whether this may indicate cerebral palsy and traditional Chinese medicine treatment methods.
If the baby has a history of exposure and develops rashes, it could be hand, foot, and mouth disease. It may not necessarily involve fever or mouth ulcers. Pay attention to isolation measures and personal hygiene, ensure plenty of water intake, and consider oral antiviral medication. Also, be mindful of rash care to avoid scratches and infections.
Inquiring about the normality of a baby’s liver function test results and whether further examination is needed.
The baby is restless during afternoon naps, often cries at night, and sweats easily on the head and back. When walking, the feet have an unusual shape, slightly resembling an ‘O’ shape. The baby also gets tired quickly and is prone to falling. Concerned family members wonder if the baby has rickets.
The baby is showing symptoms of loss of appetite, excessive sweating, and easy excitability, and parents are worried whether it’s rickets.
Does a baby showing limb and facial symptoms during tension or excitement require further examination, such as a 24-hour video EEG?
Before starting preschool, a baby’s health check usually includes liver function tests and blood tests. The liver function test requires fasting to avoid food affecting the results.
Discuss whether newborns need a heart ultrasound and how to care for the health of newborns.