Patient's question:
My child is 7 weeks old and has had a headache for a week. The hospital did an EEG and found issues, but the CT was normal. There was no sinusitis, and their vision is fine. The doctor prescribed medication for encephalitis, specifically irinotecan and azithromycin. Could you please ask the doctor if this is the correct treatment for the symptoms?Doctor's answer:
Hello. If the child suffers from viral encephalitis, the rapid improvement is due to accurate diagnosis and timely treatment. Therefore, do not interrupt the treatment. Helping the child recover as soon as possible is the most important thing.Additionally, regarding the symptoms you mentioned—such as dizziness, nausea, fatigue, and lethargy—it is unlikely to be a sequela of the puncture. These are post-viral encephalitis meningeal irritation symptoms. Recovery will require a period of treatment and rest. Therefore, it is recommended to continue with consolidation therapy.
As for whether another puncture is necessary, the doctor will make a decision based on the child's recovery progress. If it is not necessary, the doctor will not insist.