Patient's question:
My baby often has convulsions. During the convulsions, the baby lets out a loud cry, then holds their breath, turns their face bright red, and clenches their upper and lower limbs tightly. The chest is pushed forward, and the head is tilted backward. What are the symptoms of convulsions in newborns?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal seizures are often atypical, commonly bilateral staring, nystagmus, localized facial muscle twitching, or irregular twitching of the upper and lower limbs. Some may appear pale or flushed, with sweating and irregular breathing. Or hold their breath, respiratory pause, cyanosis. Tetanus is a severe symptom in children, especially newborns. If the mother is pregnant and the child lacks calcium, experiencing leg cramps, the child may develop hypocalcemic seizures. Additionally, the causes of perinatal birth, such as hypoxia, ischemic encephalopathy, intracranial hemorrhage, severe infection, or electrolyte disorders, can all lead to neonatal seizures due to hypoxic and ischemic processes.