Patient's question:
Now my baby is usually normal, but I've noticed he often has some convulsive behaviors. I want to ask if it's normal for newborns to have convulsions?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal seizures are a symptom of central nervous system dysfunction caused by various factors, one of the common acute conditions during the neonatal period. They often indicate a severe underlying disease and, on the other hand, seizures can also lead to brain injury. This is commonly seen in ischemic-hypoxic encephalopathy, birth injuries, intracranial hemorrhage, central nervous system infections, brain developmental malformations, congenital metabolic disorders, and more.Treatment primarily focuses on addressing the underlying cause, followed by managing the seizures. Unless the seizures manifest as apnea, anticonvulsants are typically not required during the seizure episode, as they are usually self-limiting and rarely endanger the neonate's vital functions.