Patient's question:
Your child suffered from hand, foot, and mouth disease, which damaged the brainstem, leading to a coma and the need for a ventilator. After 5 days, he woke up but was still unconscious and had uncontrolled breathing. On the 11th day, he had weak breathing and slight tremors in his hands and feet. Now, after 28 days, he has regained consciousness and his hands and feet have started to move. When the ventilator tube is removed, he can breathe uncontrolled for several hours, but if the throat breathing tube is removed for just a few minutes, his heart rate and blood pressure drop again. How long will it take for you to recover?Doctor's answer:
According to your description. The child has hand, foot, and mouth disease, bilateral hepatic coma, and has been on a ventilator for five days before waking up, experiencing loss of consciousness and uncontrolled breathing. In the case of a baby like this, you cannot be impatient. You must focus on understanding the treatment, as in the case of a baby, you cannot be impatient in this situation. It is essential to actively cooperate with the doctor and seek treatment as soon as possible. A baby in this condition will definitely get better, and you must have confidence. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery!