Patient's question:
When my baby was born due to a difficult delivery, forceps were used to assist with the delivery. At that time, there was no recurrence of breathing difficulties, but there was a slight hematoma on the head. The baby had poor sucking ability and low spirits, and the blood test results were abnormal. The doctor diagnosed jaundice and sepsis and admitted the baby to the intensive care unit for treatment. During the treatment, blood cultures were performed without any complications being detected. Can neonatal sepsis be cured?Doctor's answer:
Simple sepsis, if treated properly, should have no aftereffects, and the baby will grow up healthily like a normal child. Complex sepsis, such as disseminated meningitis or necrotizing enteritis, then depends on the extent of damage to the affected organ. For example, it may result in brain atrophy, hydrocephalus, hearing impairment, poor digestion and absorption, malnutrition, or chronic nausea and vomiting. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery!