Patient's question:
A child at home used a pencil to scratch his throat, damaging the area near the vocal cords. The wound was over one centimeter deep, and its width was the same as that of a regular pencil! A full anesthesia surgery was performed. The wound was debrided with nine stitches. On the morning of October 22, the child came out of the operating room at 3 a.m., and by today, October 24, I have a few questions. Can the child eat congee made with sea cucumber? Additionally, is there any method to sterilize the wound area? There are often many leftover debris on the oral wound when the child eats. Sometimes, saline is also sprayed into the mouth. The child was hospitalized for only two days, and the doctor told us to discharge him, prescribing two bottles of cefixime. Should we continue taking medicine at home?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you are currently describing, your child has undergone a throat debridement surgery. I do not know the current condition of your child. Based on the information you have provided, it is recommended that you temporarily avoid making porridge with seafood products. After returning home, you should focus on using antibiotics for treatment. The above advice is for the question "What should I do if my child pokes their throat with a pencil at home?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!