Patient's question:
The child is now two years old and has undergone surgery for a right inguinal. After the surgery, they developed a high fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. They were treated with medication and recovered at home. Ten days after returning home, they started walking with difficulty, initially unable to walk at all, and then walking slowly with a slight limp in their legs.Previous Treatment and Effects:
When the child's parents called the doctor, the doctor said that the internal injury had not yet healed.
Request for Help:
Hello, is this a medical accident?
Doctor's answer:
After the surgery, the parent suddenly developed a high fever with dry heaves, nausea, and vomiting. It is suspected to be acute gastroenteritis caused by improper care, possibly due to catching a cold or consuming spoiled food. However, the condition has now improved. It has only been a little over ten days since the surgery, and the wound has not fully healed yet. Moreover, the inguinal hernia area is prone to causing pain and interference with movement. It is recommended to wait for a month and then carefully observe the situation. Currently, it is not yet possible to consider this a medical accident.