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Wu Ben Rong
Pediatrics
About me
Graduated from Gannan Medical University, with an undergraduate degree, I have been working in pediatric clinical practice for over 20 years. I have undergone a one-year training at Jiangxi Children's Hospital, and have extensive clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of common and frequently occurring diseases in pediatrics and newborns.
Proficient in diseases
Specialty and expertise: Clinical diagnosis and treatment of pediatric critical illnesses, diagnosis and treatment of common and frequently-occurring diseases in general pediatrics and neonatology.
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Will the baby still have intestinal colic if they fart a lot?
Children who fart frequently may also experience intestinal colic, which usually results from indigestion caused by various reasons. Some children may swallow a lot of air while feeding, which can also lead to colic. However, if a child farts a lot, it can indicate that the air in the abdomen has been expelled, and the likelihood of colic occurring under these circumstances is relatively small. But there are also some pathological factors that could lead to colic, so excessive farting does not necessarily mean that colic will not occur. It is suggested that when a child suffers from colic, parents can use heat application as a local treatment, which is very helpful in relieving the child's pain symptoms.
Will hemangiomas in children regress?
Hemangiomas in children may regress, but the likelihood is relatively low. Hemangiomas are a congenital vascular malformation and usually do not have a severe impact on the child's health. However, if the hemangioma is located in more visible areas such as the head, face, neck, or arms, it can affect the child's appearance. Moreover, if the hemangioma grows large, it may also rupture, posing a risk to health. It is recommended to observe the hemangioma if there are no related symptoms initially. If the child is around five or six years old and the hemangioma has not regressed, consider consulting a reputable hospital for surgical treatment.
Infantile colic generally occurs at what time?
Infantile colic usually occurs in infants within the first three months of birth, and typically manifests at night. Some children may experience brief episodes of colic, but for others, the episodes can be relatively prolonged, possibly lasting several hours. When colic occurs, the infant may exhibit symptoms such as facial flushing, pale lips, abdominal distension, clenched fists, cold feet, and crying. Colic may subside after the infant passes gas or has a bowel movement. During a colic episode, parents should hold the child upright, allowing the child to lie on the adult's shoulder. The parent's hand should be hollow, gently patting the baby's back to help expel excess air from the stomach.
What will happen if children's astigmatism is not treated?
If children with astigmatism do not receive treatment, the specific consequences will depend on the severity of the astigmatism. If a child has only mild astigmatism and does not exhibit any other clinical symptoms, treatment might not be necessary, and it will not impact the child's vision. However, if the astigmatism is severe, it is necessary to wear corrective lenses for astigmatism; otherwise, it may lead to a decrease in both far and near vision. This is especially true for compound and mixed astigmatism, which can cause a significant decline in a child's vision, and often results in visual fatigue. Children may exhibit symptoms such as eye pain, orbital pain, monocular diplopia, or tearing. Additionally, there may also be occurrences of compensatory head tilting and torticollis.
Causes and Treatment of Infantile Hemangiomas
Infantile hemangiomas are usually caused by congenital factors, and the pathogenesis and specific causes of hemangiomas are not very clear at the moment. Since there is a certain possibility that infantile hemangiomas can heal on their own, if the hemangioma's location is not very noticeable and not particularly significant, it is advisable to initially observe it. If the hemangioma has not healed on its own by the time the child turns five, consideration can be given to treat it with sclerosing injections or through surgery. If the hemangioma is located in an internal organ and does not severely affect the child's health under normal circumstances, it could still be quite dangerous if it bursts. Therefore, parents should give it enough attention.
Is the baby's rumbling stomach intestinal colic?
A child's stomach making gurgling noises doesn't necessarily mean they have intestinal colic; it could be due to indigestion. The main symptom of intestinal colic is severe abdominal pain, which usually isn't accompanied by gurgling sounds. If a child does have intestinal colic, they may exhibit symptoms such as incessant crying and abdominal spasms, whereas gurgling sounds are typically caused by the incomplete development of the digestive tract in children, leading to gas formation as food moves through the intestines. If the child does not display symptoms like abdominal distension, diarrhea, or abdominal pain, treatment may not be necessary. However, if such symptoms are present, it could be due to conditions like enteritis or dysentery, and it is advisable for parents to take their child to a reputable hospital for an examination.
Can phenylketonuria be treated with surgery?
Phenylketonuria (PKU) in children cannot be treated surgically. PKU is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder caused by a deficiency in the enzyme needed for the metabolic pathway of phenylalanine. Typically, there are no obvious symptoms in newborns, although some children may experience non-specific symptoms such as vomiting and feeding difficulties. If no relevant treatment is pursued, the child may gradually show signs of developmental delays in movement and intellect, and the hair might change from black to yellow while the skin tends to be paler. As the child grows older, the intellectual delays become more pronounced, and in severe cases, they might develop cerebral palsy. This disease can be treated in its early stages through dietary methods, and the younger the age at which treatment begins, the better the outcomes.