Question
The newborn was diagnosed with asphyxia due to prolonged labor, resulting in mild hypoxia. After treatment, the baby has recovered, but at three months old, there is a refusal to eat. Why would a newborn have this non-nursing phenomenon after suffocation?
Answer
According to the description, the newborn may have hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Refusal to eat is one of the symptoms of this condition, which may be accompanied by poor mental state, drowsiness, startle reflexes, and delayed reactions, and may affect liver and kidney function. In severe cases, it may cause long-term effects on the child’s intellectual development. It is recommended to continue hospital treatment and closely monitor the condition changes under the doctor’s observation. Conducting a cranial CT or MRI scan is advisable for further diagnosis and treatment.