Patient's question:
Newborn 4 days old, hands often open, or five fingers spread open when excited. Put your hand in his, he doesn't hold it well, or the grip is very weak. Is there a problem? Sometimes he also holds it like in the picture.Doctor's answer:
Hello, in this case, there may be some issues related to nerve damage, which could potentially lead to such effects. For newborns, at 4 days old, the grasp, embrace, and sucking reflexes are normal physiological reflexes. The grasp reflex is relatively weak in the early stages, while the embrace and sucking reflexes are relatively pronounced. It is recommended to closely observe whether other reflexes are normal, with observation being the primary approach. It is necessary to monitor whether the mental response, sucking and swallowing, and muscle tone are normal. If they are generally normal, no treatment is required.