Question
My son was born with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, and he is now two months old. He doesn’t blink his eyes when I quickly bring my finger close to his eyes. Otherwise, everything else is normal. Now what should I do? His eyes keep moving around, and he even rolls his eyes back. What’s happening?
Answer
Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is caused by oxygen deprivation during pregnancy or the birthing process. The main treatment methods currently include neurotrophic drugs, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and some postnatal physical exercises. Typically, treatment consists of 4-6 sessions. Severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy often results in varying degrees of sequelae. There are many neurotrophic drugs available, and the medication habits at different hospitals may vary.