Question
At 47 days old, the baby was found to always cry with fists, crying for several hours at a time, part of the day and night. On the 50th day, a CT scan was performed, diagnosing mild hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy in the newborn. Is it necessary to undergo another CT scan at 18 months old?
Answer
Hello, this parent, your baby has experienced mild hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy during the neonatal period, which may have caused certain damage to the baby’s brain cells. Therefore, it is very necessary to undergo another head CT scan at 18 months old. Neonatal brain hypoxia not only poses a severe threat to the newborn’s life but is also one of the most common causes of post-neonatal disabilities. In addition to intensive treatment, it is important to ensure early bedtime and early rise, appropriately train the baby’s gross motor skills, and maintain a happy psychological state and optimistic mood for the child.