Treatment of 'trick' of cutting skin with razor blade, girl in critical condition

Cao Bang 10 year old girl had high fever, loss of appetite, family members searched for herbal medicine and folk remedies by using a razor blade to cut the skin to remove toxins.

On August 2, pediatricians at Cao Bang General Hospital said the patient was admitted to the hospital because of a persistent high fever, fatigue, weight loss, and numerous scratches on his hands.

The doctor suspected that the baby had bone marrow failure, systemic lupus erythematosus, nephrotic syndrome, and infection. The baby's condition was severe so he was transferred to the National Children's Hospital for treatment.

The patient's arm was covered with razor blade cuts. Photo: Provided by the hospital

In June, a 10-year-old boy died of sepsis at the National Children's Hospital after his family tried to treat his cough and fever by using a razor blade to cut his skin to remove toxins.

Doctors recommend that treating the disease by using a razor blade to squeeze or cut the blood is an unscientific , ineffective, and life-threatening method. Arbitrary treatment at home causes children to lose the opportunity to treat the disease during the golden time, and risks leaving complications.

It is necessary to consult a doctor before self-treating children. Do not use drugs of unknown origin or unscientific treatment methods that endanger the child's life. When detecting abnormal signs in children, take the child to a specialized medical facility for timely examination and treatment.

Thuy An

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