What are the symptoms of intracranial hemorrhage in newborns?

Patient's question:

The baby has just turned one month old. Today, the baby's head was pressed by someone, and she has been vomiting. She has also been crying non-stop, which must be extremely uncomfortable. I have tried various methods that I know, but they don't seem to provide much relief for the baby's condition. What are the symptoms of intracranial hemorrhage in newborns?

Doctor's answer:

Intracranial hemorrhage in newborns is a common type of brain injury during the neonatal period, caused by hypoxia or birth trauma, with a higher incidence in premature infants. It typically appears within 1-2 days after birth and is often characterized by changes in mental state, such as irritability, excessive excitement, or drowsiness, difficulty waking up, and coma. Eye symptoms may include staring, difficulty with upward gaze, and nystagmus. The treatment principles include supportive care, seizure control, intracranial pressure reduction, use of drugs to restore brain cell function, hemostasis, and symptomatic treatment.

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