What are the symptoms of neonatal tetanus? How is it diagnosed and treated?

Symptoms such as upper abdominal discomfort, abnormal stool, burping, and indigestion described by patients may be caused by colitis. It is recommended to undergo a colonoscopy for diagnosis and consider using mesalazine enteric-coated tablets, Shenling Baizhu Pill, or Jinshuangxi Sanlian Active Bacteria Tablets for treatment.

Neonatal cold may lead to wind-cold flu, it is recommended to use Jingfang Baidu San for treatment and to drink plenty of water.

Infants under 6 months are prone to hyponatremia, with symptoms including drowsiness, restlessness, loss of appetite, vomiting, and a drop in body temperature. In severe cases, it can trigger generalized convulsions and coma.

Full-term infants may experience a recurrence of jaundice between 2-3 days after birth, reaching its peak at 4-5 days and fading away by 5-7 days. Normally, it does not exceed 2 weeks, while premature infants may extend up to 3-4 weeks. It is recommended to conduct a bilirubin index test during the baby’s physiological jaundice period, and hospitalization may be required if the level is below 12.9mg. Bilirubin testing can be performed after breastfeeding to diagnose possible breastfeeding jaundice. Stopping breastfeeding and switching to artificial feeding may be necessary.

The main symptoms of neonatal pneumonia include rapid breathing, frothy saliva, a mucusy sound in the throat, nasal congestion, poor mental state, and decreased milk intake. Sometimes, there may be increased vomiting and diarrhea. Severe cases may have coughing, usually not severe, occasionally accompanied by fever, but less frequent. Severe pneumonia may present with difficulty breathing, blue discoloration of the face or lips, refusal to breastfeed, abdominal distension, and even signs of heart or respiratory failure.

The symptoms of pediatric kidney disease syndrome include the following: 1. Pediatric kidney disease often occurs in children aged 2 to 6, with a significantly lower incidence in boys compared to girls. Children with kidney disease tend to develop and delay symptoms, usually within a month after infection. 2. Children with kidney disease may experience facial, trunk, and lower limb edema in the early stages, with eyelid edema being the most typical and common initial symptom of kidney disease in children. Severe cases may also involve skin thinning, ascites, and pleural effusion.

Neonatal jaundice typically causes a baby’s skin and whites of the eyes to turn yellow, usually resolving naturally within a week after birth. However, if jaundice persists or worsens, medical intervention may be necessary.

Possible causes of high neonatal jaundice and its association with hemolytic disease

Galactosemia is a condition caused by a deficiency in the enzyme needed to break down lactose, leading to the accumulation of lactose in the body and triggering a series of health problems. What are the causes of this disease? Can it be completely cured?