Newborns with frequent eye discharge may be related to the mode of delivery and the mother’s health condition, and appropriate treatment should be administered based on different situations.
If a baby continues to bleed from the navel after 9 days of birth, it is an abnormal condition that may lead to anemia and infection. It is advisable to seek professional medical advice as soon as possible.
If a newborn’s weight and height have not increased, it may be due to improper feeding or other diseases. It is recommended to adjust the feeding method appropriately and consider adding formula milk. If there is no improvement after the adjustment, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly.
A baby born ten days earlier by cesarean section has been without water or milk for over 24 hours. The baby has had frequent bowel movements, about six to seven times, with black stools, and urinated about four to five times. The baby also has vomiting symptoms, feeling like nausea, vomiting white and transparent foam. The baby spends most of the time sleeping, appears listless, and does not cry.
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Not lifting the head may be a part of a newborn’s normal development, but it could also be a sign of calcium deficiency or other issues.
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The baby has been crying and fussing a lot recently, which may be due to indigestion, not directly related to drinking amniotic fluid at birth. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a diagnosis and then proceed with treatment.
An elevated white blood cell count in newborns may indicate an internal inflammation or infection, and further examination is needed for a definitive diagnosis.
Excessive eye discharge in newborns may be due to conjunctivitis or dacryocystitis, and it requires the use of eye drops and massaging the lacrimal sac to alleviate symptoms.