Patient's question:
Patient is 1 year old, a newborn child with 3 days of life presents with hardening of the skin, unstable body temperature sometimes above 37 degrees, sometimes above 36 degrees, with hardening of the legs and arms. How long will the treatment take? Can neonatal hardening be treated?Doctor's answer:
This disease commonly occurs in premature infants within one week after birth. It is very common during cold seasons. It is often associated with a history of insufficient feeding and improper warmth preservation, leading to a disruption in heat production and consumption. The infant's body temperature ranges from 31 to 35 degrees Celsius, with subcutaneous fat solidifying, the skin appearing dark red or even purplish, and the face pale, accompanied by edema. The hardening gradually progresses from the lower limbs to the hips, torso, and cheeks. The infant is inactive, with a low cry, severely affecting breathing. Sucking can lead to hypoglycemia, acidosis, and circulatory failure. Children often die from disseminated intravascular coagulation and pulmonary hemorrhage.