Question
My baby has had similar symptoms for two months now. During the four-dimensional ultrasound during pregnancy, the doctor mentioned that the fetus might have brain abnormalities and could develop pediatric spasm after birth. I would like to know how long it usually takes to diagnose pediatric spasm?
Answer
Usually, the symptoms of the disease appear after birth, especially in premature babies or babies with anomalies detected during pregnancy. The effects of the disease can be lifelong and it is difficult to cure completely. Therefore, if parents notice similar symptoms in their baby, they should take the baby to the pediatric department of a major hospital as soon as possible for a detailed examination to determine whether or not the baby is suffering from infantile spasms and to start treatment as soon as possible.