Patient's question:
My son was diagnosed with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy at birth. Now he is two months old, and there is no blink reflex when a finger is quickly brought close to his eyes. Otherwise, everything is normal. What should we do now? His eyes keep twitching, and he also sometimes rolls his whites of the eyes. What is going on?Doctor's answer:
Hello. Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is caused by hypoxia during pregnancy or delivery. The main treatment methods currently are neurotrophic drugs and hyperbaric oxygen, as well as some post-exercise training. Generally, 4-6 courses are repeated. Severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy often leaves varying degrees of sequelae. There are many types of neurotrophic drugs. The medication habits of different hospitals also vary.