Patient's question:
My baby, when he just turned a month old, suddenly vomited at night—just like adults do, spitting it out. On the third morning, he suddenly had a seizure, and I took him to the hospital for a thorough examination. At that time, his pupils were already dilated, and the detailed examination results showed that a brain hernia had formed. Various blood tests revealed that his coagulation function was not very good, and he couldn’t stop bleeding. Later, a drainage surgery was performed. The amount of bleeding in his brain was about 50 milliliters. Since he was exclusively breastfed, there was no scraping or injury to his brain. Afterward, it was diagnosed as spontaneous skin breakdown caused by a lack of vitamin K1. Now he is two months and six days old, and he is currently undergoing rehabilitation, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and physical therapy. An MRI showed that there is still a very small amount of blood in his arachnoid. Is there a possibility of full recovery for a baby of his size?Doctor's answer:
To the parent, based on the situation you described, it is inferred that the baby has experienced significant bleeding and has been like this for over two months. I wonder how the baby is doing with feeding and whether their mental state is normal? It is recommended to undergo hyperbaric oxygen therapy, preferably two or three courses. Additionally, rehabilitation treatment should be implemented later. As the saying goes, "where there's a will, there's a way," and there should be hope. The above suggestions are for the question "My baby, who just turned a month old." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!