Patient's question:
On May 17, 2013, just after birth, it was discovered that the baby had a lump in the sacral region. I took the child to many hospitals for examinations, and the results showed spina bifida. At that time, I requested hospitalization, but the doctor told me it was unnecessary and advised me to take the child home for one or two months before bringing it back to the hospital for surgery. A few days after taking the child home, I noticed it had a slight fever and was eating less than usual. I immediately took the child back to the main hospital, where it was found that the wound had become infected. Fortunately, after several days of treatment, the infection was finally cured.Doctor's answer:
It is very important to start some basic oral health measures in the first year after a child is born. Cleaning plaque should begin as soon as the first milk tooth erupts, and this task is entirely completed by the child's parents, such as wrapping their fingers with wet gauze or using a finger brush to gently clean the tooth surfaces and massage the gum tissue. If the child is threatened by neonatal diseases, parents must take the child to a doctor immediately for treatment to avoid blindly using medication to alleviate symptoms. For parents, it is essential to promptly monitor the child's condition and do their best to help the child receive timely treatment for the disease.