Patient's question:
At 31 weeks of gestation, the premature baby had head and heart examinations during the hospital stay (NICU) with no abnormalities found. When discharged, the doctor recommended regular follow-up with "head ultrasound" and "echocardiogram." The baby has been out of the hospital for one and a half months now, and I'm wondering when these tests should be scheduled? Thank you in advance!Doctor's answer:
Medical Analysis: Hello, it is recommended that these two tests should be done every three months instead of once a month, which is unnecessary.Advice: The child should be taken to the hospital promptly to check if there is retinal disease in the eyes. If it is treated early, the child will avoid blindness. This is a necessary examination, and it is suggested to check and treat promptly.