Question
Can intracranial blood clots in newborns affect intelligence?
Answer
Intracranial blood clots in newborns can potentially affect intelligence because asphyxia may lead to brain hypoxia, known as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, which sometimes is accompanied by brain hemorrhage, particularly in premature babies. However, the likelihood of developing sequelae is difficult to predict, so the most important thing at present is to cooperate with treatment and to undergo regular follow-up examinations. Regarding vision issues, if a newborn weighs less than 2.0 kilograms, an eye examination should be conducted between 4-6 weeks after birth to confirm whether there is any retinopathy in premature babies. If such a condition is present, it must be treated promptly to prevent it from affecting vision.