Patient's question:
The child is three months and nineteen days old. They were born with breathing difficulties, meconium-stained amniotic fluid, and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. The mother had gestational diabetes. The child was hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit for fifteen days before discharge. At forty days, a health check revealed high muscle tone and head retraction. The same was observed at two months and three months during subsequent health checks. Later, the child was admitted to a local top-tier hospital for rehabilitation for fourteen days before discharge. Currently, the child has high muscle tone in the upper limbs, minimal head retraction, and is unable to grasp toys or play with them. Midline movements are also inflexible. The child cannot jump and requires assistance to roll over. They tend to exert a lot of effort. I would like to ask if the child's condition is severe and what kind of treatment is needed.Doctor's answer:
The condition of the baby is caused by the choking incident at that time. You can use a nutrient-rich medication for brain nerve cells for the baby. At home, you can do more massage and weak muscle exercises for the baby. Try to eat more nutritious foods and take calcium supplements for digestion. The above is the advice for the question "Why does a 3-month-old and 19-day-old baby have difficulty breathing and keep straining?" It is hoped that it will be helpful to you. Wish you good health!