Question
A healthy mother gave birth to a male infant in June. Unfortunately, the child passed away due to intracranial hemorrhage less than three months after birth. After the infant had a fit, the family rushed him to the hospital in an emergency, but the exact cause of death was still not determined. Doctors, what are the possible causes and diagnoses of intracranial hemorrhage?
Answer
The severity of intracranial hemorrhage depends on the location and amount of bleeding. Minor bleeding may not present with symptoms, but severe bleeding can lead to death within a short period. Many cases are accompanied by asphyxia at birth and difficulty in establishing breathing afterward, usually presenting with symptoms of brain cortex stimulation and increased excitation within 12 hours, including muscle spasms, muscle rigidity, ptosis, swallowing difficulties, vomiting, and coma. Although the cause is unknown, it may be related to asphyxia at birth. For intracranial hemorrhage caused by vitamin K deficiency, symptoms may appear one to two months after birth. Diagnosis usually requires imaging tests such as CT scans or MRIs to determine the location and extent of the hemorrhage. Treatment includes symptomatic therapy and hemostatic measures, and surgical intervention may be required for severe cases.