Question
A 6-month-old baby cannot lift their head, can roll over, and has a normal appetite, but sometimes trembles. What does red face and sweating indicate?
Answer
The Babinski reflex is a behavioral disorder in children, more common in girls, and may be related to neurological system disturbances. It is more prevalent in infants and young children, peaking between the ages of 1 to 3 years. During an episode, the child is conscious, and the symptoms include crossed and extended legs or clenching of the feet, hand clenching or grabbing objects, girls preferring to sit on hard objects, holding legs or lower body parts together, and boys often showing signs of lying on their backs and moving back and forth. During an episode, the penis may become erect, the urethral cavity swells, and there is an increase in vaginal discharge in girls, accompanied by flushed cheeks, sweating, labored breathing, contracted perineal muscles, and episodes lasting several minutes or longer. In severe cases, the episodes may continue without interruption. If the movements are stopped during an episode, the child often cries and demands to return to their original state. A small number of patients may also have pinworms or external genital infections. The youngest age observed is 2 months, with some cases extending up to 7-8 years old. During an episode, distraction techniques can be used to strengthen education and care when necessary. Medication or traditional Chinese medicine can be used for treatment, with some success using drugs that strengthen the spleen and kidneys.