Patient's question:
My baby, who just turned one month old, suddenly vomited at night like an adult, spitting up. On the third day in the morning, he suddenly had convulsions, and I took him to the hospital for a thorough examination. At that time, his pupils were already dilated, and the examination results showed that a brain hernia had formed. Various blood tests revealed that his coagulation function was not good, and he couldn’t stop bleeding. Later, a drainage surgery was performed, and the amount of internal bleeding was about 50 milliliters. Since he was exclusively breastfed, there were no scrapes or injuries to his brain. He was later diagnosed with 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 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 this way for over two months. I wonder how the baby is responding to feeding and how their mental state is? It is recommended to undergo hyperbaric oxygen therapy, preferably two or three sessions. Additionally, rehabilitation treatment should be implemented in the later stages. 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, and wish you good health!