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Quan Xiang Mei
Pediatrics
About me
Quan Xiangmei, female, associate chief physician. From 2005 to 2017, she worked in pediatric clinical practice, specializing in the combined treatment of recurrent respiratory infections, bronchopneumonia, allergic cough, allergic rhinitis, and other respiratory diseases with a combination of Chinese and Western medicine. She uses Chinese medicine and manual techniques to treat pediatric anorexia, constipation, abdominal pain, and other digestive system diseases. She has extensive clinical experience in addressing issues such as low immunity in children. Since 2017, she has been mainly focused on pediatric health and nutritional diseases, pediatric growth and development, precocious puberty, dwarfism, and other pediatric endocrine diseases, providing tailored health and treatment plans for children.
Proficient in diseases
With 15 years of experience working in pediatric clinical practice, I have a wealth of clinical experience and theoretical knowledge. I specialize in treating pediatric endocrine disorders, pediatric growth and development, and abnormalities in sexual development, such as precocious puberty, growth retardation, and obesity. I excel in combining traditional Chinese and Western medicine to treat pediatric recurrent respiratory tract infections, bronchopneumonia, allergic cough, allergic rhinitis, and other respiratory system diseases. I use Chinese medicine and techniques to treat pediatric anorexia, constipation, abdominal pain, and other digestive system diseases. Particularly in children's health and nutritional diseases, pediatric growth and development, and low immunity, I have rich clinical experience in designing personalized health and treatment plans for children.
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Pediatric intussusception clinical manifestations
Intussusception often occurs in infants and young children. The symptoms of intussusception in infants and young children primarily include abdominal pain, crying, and vomiting as the main clinical manifestations. Frequent vomiting, abdominal distension, and abdominal pain are symptoms, with children exhibiting sudden abdominal distension, sudden abdominal pain, and sudden sharp screams. The most typical symptom of intussusception is the excretion of jelly-like stool, which resembles tomato sauce or jelly. These are common clinical presentations of intussusception in children. Some children who are less neurologically sensitive may only show symptoms of lethargy, mild vomiting, diarrhea, and the passing of jelly-like stool.
Treatment of Gastrointestinal Type Cold in Children
Gastrointestinal type of cold in children is primarily characterized by symptoms of a common cold, such as sneezing, runny nose, and fever. The gastrointestinal symptoms usually include nausea and vomiting, with or without diarrhea. Some children may also experience abdominal distension and crying among other symptoms. The treatment principle for the gastrointestinal type of cold involves treating the symptoms of the cold, which can include taking oral medication for colds. If it is caused by a viral infection, antiviral medication may be used to treat the symptoms. For mild nausea and vomiting, controlling the diet and consuming light, liquid foods may suffice. More severe cases may require intravenous fluids and rehydration or the use of antiemetic drugs for further treatment. If abdominal pain and bloating occur, it is necessary to facilitate gastrointestinal passage, such as by encouraging bowel movements, applying heat to the abdomen, or gently rubbing the abdomen in a clockwise direction, etc. (The use of medication should be carried out under the guidance of a healthcare professional.)
Is intestinal intussusception easy to treat?
Intussusception is a common pediatric surgical condition in infancy and early childhood. It is characterized clinically by abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and the passage of jelly-like stools. Mild cases of intussusception can usually be treated in a clinical setting with an air enema under surgical guidance. However, severe intussusception, which has led to ischemia or necrosis of the intestinal mucosa, must be treated surgically. Therefore, the treatment of intussusception is not difficult, but it is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis. With timely diagnosis, the condition is relatively easy to manage with the best and most appropriate treatment, where diagnosis is the most critical aspect.
Is it good for children to sweat while sleeping when they have a cold?
If a child sweats while sleeping during a cold, it is generally not a cause for concern. First, children usually do not have a fever when they sweat during sleep at night. Therefore, when there is a fever, sweating usually does not occur. Parents only need to pay attention to promptly changing sweat-dampened clothes and avoiding getting chilled after sweating. The second situation of sweating during a cold in children may indicate that the body has become relatively weak, or that the cold has led to phenomena such as calcium deficiency or an exacerbation of insufficient vitamin D in daily life. In such cases, where night sweating occurs, parents should promptly provide appropriate supplements of trace elements like calcium and vitamin D based on the child’s symptoms. They should also ensure a balanced and reasonable diet and sufficient sleep to aid the recovery from the illness.
Symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common infectious disease during childhood, characterized by rashes on the hands, feet, and around the mouth as described by its clinical symptoms. Concurrently, with the red rashes, there are symptoms such as fever. In children, vesicles in the throat can cause severe sore throat. These are the common symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease. Since hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by a viral infection, some children may experience myocarditis-like symptoms such as chest tightness, fatigue, and shortness of breath due to the virus affecting the myocardium, or present symptoms of myocardial damage. These are common clinical symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease.
What should I do about the skull protrusion caused by rickets?
When children suffer from rickets with noticeable cranial protrusions and abnormal skeletal changes, it is crucial to timely supplement based on the specific needs of the child for trace elements like calcium, as well as vitamin D. Supplementation of vitamin D and trace elements such as calcium, combined with daily activities like sun exposure, are advisable. Additionally, integrating diet changes by consuming foods rich in calcium supports calcium and vitamin D absorption. Consequently, the cranial protrusions can gradually alleviate or disappear. As supplementation continues and the child ages, the shape of the skull may also change accordingly. In daily life, it is important to prevent skeletal abnormalities in children due to calcium and vitamin D deficiencies by making timely adjustments. (Note: The use of medications should be under the guidance of a professional doctor.)
What to do if a child has a cold and lacks energy?
Children may experience digestive discomfort during illness, along with symptoms such as listlessness, drowsiness, and others. If these symptoms do not persist for a long time, they are typically not considered clinically as indicative of heart damage or myocarditis. In such cases, it is advisable for the child to rest at home, consume a light and liquid diet, and wait for recovery from the illness, which will naturally improve their spirits. However, if a child has a cold with extreme listlessness and feels very uncomfortable, it may be necessary to conduct a detailed blood test in a hospital to determine if there is any heart damage, myocarditis, or other special conditions. In principle, medical intervention with medications may be necessary for healing when required.
How to treat chickenpox in children?
Chickenpox is a common contagious disease during children's growth. The chickenpox virus usually accompanies a rash and is also associated with high fever that persists and recurs. In such cases, parents should treat mild symptoms at home with symptomatic treatment, including oral antiviral drugs and fever-reducing medication. During the chickenpox, it is important to avoid certain foods that may exacerbate the condition, such as fish, shrimp, eggs, beef, lamb, and specific fruits like mangoes and durian, which are considered to be "heaty." A light diet and plenty of water are recommended. If the chickenpox is severe with extensive vesicles and persistent high fever, hospital visitation is necessary, where IV fluid treatment may be administered if needed. (The use of medication should be under the guidance of a doctor.)
Will children develop prickly heat on their limbs?
Children sometimes get heat rash, including on their limbs, but it's usually not severe. If the rash appears on the limbs, it's often because the skin on the limbs has been in contact with the skin on the trunk or from lying on that part of the body, such as the back. During the period when a child has heat rash, it's essential to ensure that sweaty clothes are changed promptly to keep the skin dry and clean. Regular bathing is necessary, and using prickly heat powder or, depending on the child's specific situation, treating with creams under a doctor's guidance, are all acceptable approaches. Additionally, parents should avoid giving their child food that could aggravate the condition.
Why does a child's cold not get better?
Children often have persistent colds, which in many cases are related to improper care by parents, as well as poor immune function in the children themselves. Parents fail to adjust their children's clothing based on environmental changes in a timely manner, leading to frequent colds and recurrent colds. Secondly, due to poor immune function in children, they may constantly suffer from colds. Traditional Chinese medicine methods such as massage can be used to enhance children's immunity. In daily life, appropriate increases in outdoor sports activities can also help boost immunity. Additionally, administering oral medications that enhance immune function can improve the child's own immunity, thus avoiding the persistent occurrence of colds and preventing the onset of colds.