Question
Can neonatal hardening be cured?
Answer
This condition commonly occurs in premature infants within the first week of birth. It is quite common during the cold season. It often has a history of eating too little and inadequate warming, leading to disordered heat production and consumption. Infants may have body temperatures ranging from 31 to 35 degrees Celsius, subcutaneous fat coagulation, dark red or even blue skin color, pale complexion, and swelling. The hard swelling gradually develops from the lower limbs to the buttocks, trunk, and cheeks. Infants are less active, cry softly, and this severely affects breathing. Sucking can lead to hypoglycemia, acidosis, and circulatory failure. Children often die from disseminated intravascular coagulation and pulmonary hemorrhage.