An Australian baby boy developed a runny nose and thought it was normal, but he was infected with Group A Streptococcus. (Picture/reproduced from Jessica Lines IG)
If you have children at home, you must pay special attention to their health. A single oversight may lead to serious consequences. An Australian baby boy woke up one day with a runny nose when he was 13 months old, but his parents did not worry too much. Unexpectedly, severe blood clots appeared in his hands and calves, and they had to be amputated to save his life. It turned out that he was infected with type A streptococcus.
according to“ABC News”According to reports, one year ago, Ryan Lines woke up with a runny nose, but he looked the same as usual. However, he developed a fever in the afternoon, became limp, stopped making noises, and urinated less frequently. His parents took him to the hospital. , he was told during the examination that it was because he was teething or he was infected with a virus, but the condition still did not improve the next day, so he decided to take a flight to the nearest city “because my son’s body was weakening too quickly.”
The examination showed that Ryan was infected with type A streptococcus and suffered from septic shock. Thrombosis occurred in his hands and calves, causing tissue necrosis. In order to survive, he had to abandon his legs and some fingers. Later, he even suffered cardiac arrest. Fortunately, he survived after receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Come over. Mother Jessica Lines admitted that what she thought was just a runny nose and sore throat turned out to be serious.
Ryan contracted sepsis and had to have his leg amputated. (Picture/reproduced from Sepsis Alliance official website)
Ryan has undergone multiple surgeries and is now almost 2 years old. He must rely on prosthetic limbs to move around and sometimes has to sit in a wheelchair. He will return to the doctor six months later for an X-ray examination of his legs to assess which bones need to be removed. His family He also received $130,000 in donations to help him through his difficulties.
Ryan’s parents remind parents to trust their instincts. The NHS (National Health Service) points out that if you notice anything wrong with your child or develop relevant symptoms, you should seek medical help immediately.
1. The child is feeling unwell and the condition is getting worse.
2. The child feeds or eats much less than normal
3. The child urinates less than usual or shows signs of dehydration.
4. The child is under 3 months old and has a body temperature of 38 degrees; or is 3 to 6 months old and has a body temperature of 39 degrees or higher.
5. The child is very tired or irritable
2023-10-16 14:12:57
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