Patient's question:
My child recently had a physical examination after birth and was found to have cerebellar damage. The doctor said it's okay to treat at home. Could you please advise on what to eat for pediatric cranial brain injury?Doctor's answer:
Children with cranial brain injury should eat light foods and avoid greasy ones as much as possible. Breast milk can also be given to the child, and hard foods should be avoided. Provide a diet high in protein, high in calories, high in vitamins, and easy to digest. If there is choking or difficulty swallowing when drinking water, a paste-like or semi-liquid diet can be given. Patients with impaired consciousness or gastrointestinal bleeding should be fasting for 24 to 48 hours before being given nasal feeding of liquid food. During the acute phase, absolute bed rest is necessary, with appropriate passive limb movements to prevent falls, drops, and other accidental injuries. The room should be kept quiet and clean to ensure the child gets adequate rest. Communicate with the child frequently to alleviate anxiety.