Question
At 17 days old, when did the intracranial hemorrhage and ventriculomegaly occur in the newborn, and have we missed the best treatment window? The symptoms are not very pronounced; feeding is going well, and the body temperature is normal. Is this situation acceptable?
Answer
Hello! Intracranial hemorrhage in newborns, also known as hemorrhagic cerebrovascular disease or hemorrhagic stroke, occurs due to the rupture of blood vessels in the brain, causing blood to leak out into the cranial cavity. It is related to factors such as birth trauma and hypoxia. In preterm infants of 34 weeks gestation and weighing 1500 grams, the incidence rate of intracranial hemorrhage can reach 40% to 50%. The prognosis depends on the location and amount of bleeding. We suggest you upload the test results for further analysis and judgment.