Patient's question:
My daughter just turned twenty-three days old. She breathes rapidly and cries as soon as she wakes up. Her lower vulva is slightly swollen. The doctor said there are murmurs in her lungs and heart. How should this be treated?Doctor's answer:
Do you have congenital heart disease? Go to a big hospital for a check-up as soon as possible. There is a heart murmur. It should be noted that it may be congenital heart disease. There are rales in the lungs. It may already be pneumonia. The heart and lungs affect each other. Children with congenital heart disease are especially prone to pneumonia. If a child gets pneumonia, they should receive active anti-infection treatment and prevent sepsis. Redness and swelling in the lower abdomen should be considered as diaper rash. It is usually caused by the diaper being wrapped too tightly. In this case, it is best to go to a formal hospital for examination and treatment.