Question
A newborn showed symptoms of refusing to eat and excessive sleepiness within a month after birth. After hospital examination, it was diagnosed with intracranial hemorrhage, caused by a deficiency of vitamin K leading to moderate bleeding. After treatment in the intensive care unit, the condition was controlled. In this case, is it suitable to let the baby engage in swimming activities?
Answer
Intracranial hemorrhage in newborns is a common disease seen in infants shortly after birth, which may be caused by factors such as birth injuries or newborn asphyxia and can lead to symptoms such as paralysis, hydrocephalus, asphyxia, or even death. Therefore, parents should discover and treat such diseases early. For babies with intracranial hemorrhage, the following treatment measures are recommended: intramuscular injection of vitamin K1 for three consecutive days, or choosing to transfuse fresh plasma or whole blood, along with vitamin C to improve vascular permeability, which helps in stopping the bleeding. In addition, anticonvulsant therapy also helps in stopping the bleeding and preventing new hemorrhages. As for swimming activities, considering the newborn’s intracranial hemorrhage…