Question
My baby, just over a month old, suddenly vomited dry at night, like an adult spewing it out, and on the third morning, he had a sudden fit. We took him to the hospital for detailed examination, and at that time, his pupils were dilated. The detailed examination results showed the formation of a brain hernia. The blood tests at that time showed that his coagulation function was not very good; he couldn’t stop the bleeding. The subsequent drainage surgery resulted in about 50 milliliters of subdural hemorrhage. Since he was breastfed exclusively, there were no scratches on his brain. The subsequent diagnosis was spontaneous skin rupture caused by a lack of Vitamin K1. Now, it has been two months and six days, and he is currently undergoing rehabilitation, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy and physical therapy. An MRI showed that there was still a small amount of blood in his cerebellum. What are the chances of him making a complete recovery at this stage?
Answer
Dear parent, based on your description, it appears that the baby had a significant amount of bleeding. Now that it has been over two months, I wonder how the baby’s milk intake is going? How is his mental state? I suggest doing hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which is best done for two to three sessions. Additionally, later-stage rehabilitation treatment should be implemented. With perseverance, there should be hope.