Question
An 8-month-old baby, starting from 4 months and 5 days old, has shown symptoms of poor eye elevation and slight hand tremors when picked up. The baby only follows light and not other objects, cannot recognize the mother’s face, or respond to their name, and does not grasp toys. The baby was born following a prolonged labor, which led to severe aspiration during delivery, followed by the use of an obstetric instrument. This resulted in a half-month hospital stay. Due to severe vascular damage, the baby was unable to complete the scheduled treatment program and received injection treatment at another hospital at 3 and a half months old.
Answer
The baby’s growth and development is relatively slow, possibly related to the aspiration during birth and a small amount of subdural effusion on the left frontal area. Currently, the main treatment method is to carry out intensive rehabilitation training at home, as drug treatment may have little effect. This special training requires a longer time and patience and perseverance. It is recommended to proceed under the guidance of a doctor, with a focus on nutritional intake, avoiding illness, especially brain diseases.