Patient's question:
A few days ago, my child was diagnosed with infantile spasms. Previously, he would have episodes after sleeping well—nodding his head with a vacant stare, his hands in a "hug" position, nodding once per second. After waking up, he would nod dozens of times. Earlier, when we took him to the hospital for treatment, the results were poor, and the condition was not well-controlled. Now, it has improved on its own. Why did my child's infantile spasms improve?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms include recurrent fever, severe cough, and some may also cough up phlegm. It is recommended to take the baby to the hospital for a proper and thorough examination, and to cooperate with the doctor's treatment to avoid delaying the condition. During the illness, the baby should drink plenty of water, eat more fruits, vegetables, and light foods. If the cough is too severe, you can gently pat the baby's back with your palm. For recurrent fever, you can also use physical cooling methods to help the baby reduce fever.