Patient's question:
My baby is 2 years and 10 months old, male. He was hospitalized on December 31, 2018, for Mycoplasma pneumonia and discharged on January 8, 2019. Since the morning of the 11th, he has been experiencing persistent dry coughing, and later showed signs of dehydration and lethargy. A brain MRI revealed slightly rounded lateral ventricles and slightly widened cerebral sulci. I want to ask the doctor what serious conditions might be causing these symptoms. Is his current condition severe?Doctor's answer:
Hip joint effusion, which may indicate inflammation in the hip joint. It is advisable to rest and avoid exercise. Medication can be taken orally, and it can also be combined with physical therapy, heat therapy, ultrasound, and cold compresses with traditional Chinese medicine for treatment. The comprehensive evaluation of the treatment effect is relatively good.The baby's difficulty walking may be related to symptoms caused by underdeveloped brain function. It is recommended to pay attention to appropriate exercise on a regular basis and undergo periodic follow-up examinations to clarify the actual situation.