Question
How to handle ischemic hypoxic brain disease in infants after birth?
Answer
An infant diagnosed with ischemic hypoxic brain disease after birth requires treatment with brain protein and gangliosides during the hospital stay. After treatment, the baby is discharged. Two months later, a CT scan revealed widened subarachnoid cistern and anterior longitudinal fissure, indicating problems with brain development. Don’t worry too much; doctors may sometimes use intimidating language to describe the situation. Continue to observe the baby’s motor development and compare it with the gross motor development standards of age-matched babies. If the baby’s development lags behind by two months or more compared to age-matched babies, it should be noted. In addition to providing sufficient nutrition, some passive exercises should be given to help the baby quickly restore the corresponding gross motor skills. You mentioned that your baby still can’t lift their head high at 100 days and turn over is late. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for further examination to get professional advice and guidance.