Question
Female, 4 months old. The baby was born prematurely at 35 weeks and weighed 5 pounds and 4 ounces. Now, at almost four months, the baby still cannot lift its head normally. The baby’s head is lying flat, unable to be lifted; what could be the cause?
Answer
The baby was born at 35 weeks of pregnancy, weighing a good 5 pounds and 4 ounces. However, it still cannot lift its head. It is necessary to check the muscle tone immediately. It is recommended that the baby be supplemented with vitamin D and calcium promptly and exercise appropriately to help lift the head. If the muscle tone is low, timely intervention is required. It is suggested that you take the child to the pediatric rehabilitation department or neurology department of a children’s hospital for consultation. After a detailed physical examination and relevant auxiliary examinations by the doctor, the child’s condition can be clearly understood, and symptomatic treatment can be guided according to the examination results. Please actively cooperate with treatment according to the doctor’s advice and consider having the doctor conduct related physical examinations and provide symptomatic guidance training.