Question
My child is a premature baby, with weakened breathing and general weakness. The doctor said it’s due to neonatal hypoxia. I’d like to ask, can neonatal brain hypoxia be treated?
Answer
Brain hypoxia in newborns can be treated. It is necessary to receive oxygen therapy at a regular hospital, while also ensuring the child maintains a good mood and reduces crying and fussing. During feeding, make sure the child has enough nutrition to avoid prolonged crying and fussing leading to recurrent hypoxia. Additionally, pay attention to maintaining the child’s personal hygiene and prevent colds. In cases of ischemic and hypoxic brain diseases, it is important to promptly provide brain cell nutritional supplements and coordinate with rehabilitation exercises. Currently, hyperbaric oxygen therapy has limited effectiveness, and it may cause eye damage in children undergoing this treatment, so it is not necessarily required.