Question
My child was born 11 days ago and has developed newborn pneumonia. After a follow-up visit to the hospital for five days, the doctor said that the pneumonia issue is not serious, but they discovered two holes in the heart, measuring 1.9 millimeters and 2.4 millimeters respectively. Is this situation severe? How should we handle the child’s current condition?
Answer
According to the detailed examination by the hospital, the child’s heart has two holes, measuring 1.9 millimeters and 2.4 millimeters respectively. Generally, some children’s heart holes will heal on their own as they grow older. It is recommended to have a follow-up examination at the hospital every year to monitor the changes in the size of the holes. Currently, the situation is not severe, and there is a high possibility of spontaneous healing. During this period, attention should be paid to care, try to avoid the child from having a fever, and enhance nutrition.