Patient's question:
My baby, when born, due to the prolonged labor, had a bit of oxygen deprivation after coming out. The doctor diagnosed it as asphyxia. After treatment, the baby has recovered. Now the baby is three months old, and I want to know why the baby doesn't eat after asphyxia?Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on the situation you described, it is considered neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. The lack of feeding in your baby is also a symptom of neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Additionally, it may also manifest as poor mental state, lethargy, startle reflex, and poor responsiveness, which can also affect liver and kidney function. In severe cases, it may impact the baby's future intellectual development. It is recommended to continue hospitalization and treatment, cooperate with the doctor, closely monitor the condition, and undergo a cranial CT or MRI scan for further diagnosis and treatment.