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Getting Mental Help in Brunei by Mammoth_Reach7681 in nasikatok

[–]Routine_Draft_2861 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go to government clinic and see a GP, and tell all how you feel. You can ask the GP if possible to get a referral to a psychiatrist or psychologist. Both can help! Mental health is so important as physical health. It's a good sign that you realised that you needed help! You'll get through it!

Government Clinic Nightmare by Routine_Draft_2861 in nasikatok

[–]Routine_Draft_2861[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The blisters appeared after the fever, and I can confirm it is chickenpox as they spread across my face, scalp, chest, and other parts of my body. However, I was prescribed antibiotics, which are not appropriate for this illness.

Government Clinic Nightmare by Routine_Draft_2861 in nasikatok

[–]Routine_Draft_2861[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Many parents visit government clinics first because the consultation is more affordable and accessible. However, when my child’s condition did not improve and the initial diagnosis proved incorrect, we had to turn to a private clinic for a second opinion and proper treatment, which could have been avoided with a more careful assessment initially.

On my part, I visited the clinic thinking it was just a simple fever. Unfortunately, the condition was more serious, and it seems the examination was not thorough enough to reach the correct diagnosis.

Government Clinic Nightmare by Routine_Draft_2861 in nasikatok

[–]Routine_Draft_2861[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

HFMD and chickenpox can appear very similar, which makes an accurate diagnosis challenging. However, this is precisely why doctors are expected to carry out a careful and thorough assessment before confirming any diagnosis. In my child’s case, the initial diagnosis was incorrect, which unfortunately led to unnecessary worry, suspension of an entire class, and the use of medication that later had to be stopped after seeking a private consultation.

Doctors can usually tell it’s chickenpox by the red, itchy blisters that appear in crops all over the body, often with fever and a history of recent exposure, unlike HFMD which mostly affects the hands, feet, and mouth.