Patient's question:
The child was born with an extra digit on the outer side of the right thumb, which has grown along with age. Now at the age of five and a half, the child is gradually developing a sense of inferiority. Can the surgery be performed?Doctor's answer:
A 5-year-old girl has finger deformities, which have led to feelings of inferiority. Parents should guide the child to appropriately reduce their focus on their own shortcomings and lower psychological stress. At the same time, they should not be concerned about others' ridicule, scorn, or negative attitudes, and should not let others' opinions interfere with their emotions. It is advisable to expand interests and hobbies, and engage in many things that are skilled at, enjoyable, and easy to succeed at, thereby cultivating self-confidence.