Frequent dry cough in children could be due to tonsillitis. It is recommended to drink plenty of water, take oral medication, and maintain good hygiene habits.
Low blood sugar in children could be caused by various factors, including ketotic hypoglycemia, hyperinsulinemia due to insulinoma or dysfunction, glycogen storage disease, galactosemia, and hypopituitarism or adrenal insufficiency. The most common is ketotic hypoglycemia, accounting for 55% to 70% of cases, often seen in infants and young children aged 9 months to 5 years, typically occurring after infections, vomiting, or prolonged fasting. It usually resolves naturally before the age of 8 to 9 years, with boys being twice as likely to be affected as girls, and most cases occurring in the morning. The blood sugar level of affected children can drop to 2.2 to 2.8 millimoles per liter, often accompanied by ketonemia and ketonuria. Older children may experience symptoms such as hunger, pallor, sweating, weakness, thirst, headache, and even convulsions. Symptoms improve rapidly after oral sugar water or intravenous glucose injection. During recurrence periods, the health condition of affected children is generally good but may be slightly underweight compared to age-matched peers.
A 17-month-old baby frequently dropping their arm may be due to abnormal functional development, requiring observation and measurement of the proportion of both arms to see if there are any differences. Generally, there is no hindrance, just pay attention to the development and observation.
A 1.5-year-old baby has a brown pouch on their anus. The possible cause is a blood blister in the anal venous area due to regional fissures. It is recommended to use PP powder for regional cleaning, increase the intake of fresh fruits and water, maintain smooth bowel movements, and pay attention to the hygiene of the buttocks area.
Frequent diarrhea accompanied by fever in children could be caused by gastroenteritis.
A child suddenly experiencing stiffness and tilting their head backward might be symptoms of tetanus or a brain disorder.
An 8-year-old child having a high fever for four consecutive nights could be due to a pathogenic bacterial infection, and further examination and treatment are required.
An 8-year-old girl is experiencing pain during urination, which may be due to a urinary tract infection. It is recommended to use a medication called ‘Bazheng Tablets’ for treatment.
Elevated ferritin levels may be a sign of iron deficiency anemia, but they could also indicate liver or digestive system tumors. Further examination is recommended to determine the underlying cause.
A parent inquires about a 70-day-old baby who constantly stares at the ceiling, ignores calls, always clenches their fists, and frequently sticks out their tongue, worried about what this could indicate.