Patient's question:
My baby was born on December 28th due to birth canal compression, resulting in a scalp hematoma. On the 29th, the doctor checked and said it was urgent to be hospitalized. Now, after 3 days of hospitalization, the chief physician of the neonatal department said the baby has a scalp hematoma and recommended an MRI. The results showed a scalp hematoma as well as an intracranial hematoma. The doctor said the scalp hematoma is gradually shrinking. I would like to ask the doctors, is there still a need to stay in the hospital? Three days of hospitalization has already cost around 4,000 yuan. The baby is so small, and I'm afraid staying in the hospital for too long won't be good for them. Also, I'm worried that if the child stays in the hospital for too long, they might stop breastfeeding in the future. I would like to hear the opinions and advice of the doctors. Thank you.Previous Treatment and Effects: My baby is a newborn and has not been treated yet.
Help Needed: I would like to ask the experts for some help and advice on what to do and how to treat the condition. My family is very worried. Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
I'm glad I can help you with your query. The swelling is due to the presence of scrapes inside. If it has been four days, you can use a warm towel for cold compresses, apply Voltaren gel externally, and then endure appropriate functional exercises daily. As for when you can fully recover, I suggest you follow these steps: 1. Cold compress and apply blood-activating medicine externally; 2. Take oral blood-activating medicine, such as Panax notoginseng tablets or Panax notoginseng capsules; 3. Engage in appropriate functional exercises; 4. When resting, elevate the affected leg. The specific recovery time varies depending on the individual, the injury, and the treatment method.