Patient's question:
A few days ago, my child experienced dry cough again, had one episode of diarrhea, and felt weak and sore all over. Now the dry cough has improved, but the calves are still sore and weak, making it difficult to walk normally.Past treatment and outcomes: Received one dose of azithromycin and one dose of andrographolide; received two doses of gentamicin and andrographolide.
What kind of help is needed: The true cause of the sore calves, whether it could be due to parasitic infection. Thank you!
Doctor's answer:
The baby has again experienced dry heaving, nausea, and vomiting, which may be caused by a gastrointestinal infection. It is clear that the calf is quite soft, which could indicate the recurrence of hypokalemia or the onset of acute benign myositis.Advice: It is necessary to pay attention to electrolyte testing, and if needed, the baby may require potassium supplementation. Additionally, muscle creatine kinase should be checked to determine if acute benign myositis has occurred, and if necessary, focus on anti-infection treatment.