Question
At 47 days old, the baby was found to always cry with clenched fists, for several hours at a time, both during the day and night. On the 50th day, a CT scan was performed, diagnosing mild hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy in the newborn. Is it necessary to have another CT scan at 18 months?
Answer
Hello. Parent. Your baby has experienced mild hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy during the neonatal period. This may cause certain damage to the baby’s brain cells. It is very important to undergo a follow-up brain CT scan. Neonatal brain hypoxia not only poses a serious threat to the newborn’s life but is also one of the most common causes of neonatal disabilities. In addition to intensive treatment, it is also important to maintain a cheerful and optimistic mood for the child. Furthermore, early rising and appropriate exercise of large motor skills in children are also very important.