Patient's question:
Patient (2008.11.) began showing symptoms in early August of this year. Crying and restlessness (suspected abdominal cramps), low-grade fever, diarrhea, cough, runny nose, poor sleep and appetite. Treatment for cold/intestinal issues showed fluctuating improvement. Exhibits head scratching and hunched back posture. No high fever, convulsions, or muscle spasms. Mentally alert. Severe cases show difficulty holding head upright and vomiting after eating.Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that you seek consultation at the Department of Child Neurology of Peking University First Hospital.From the information you provided, intracranial infection can be confirmed. Regarding the pathogen, I lean towards the possibility of a pyogenic bacterium. Pediatric purulent meningitis is prone to causing hydrocephalus and other sequelae. Since the child was treated with antibiotics during the illness, it may result in the inability to identify the specific infecting bacteria. As for the elevated white blood cell count, it may be related to the infection, as it is a common symptom of respiratory infections.
It is also necessary to check for any underlying conditions to confirm them.