Patient's question:
Patient Age: Newborn, 6 hours old after birth. The doctor took the baby out for a bath and found weakness in the hands and feet. After checking blood type, CT, MRI, chromosomes, and lumbar puncture, all results were normal. However, the doctor said it is low muscle tone. What should I do? Currently seeking treatment at Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Suzhou Maternal and Child Healthcare Center, in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province.Doctor's answer:
Hello. Low muscle tone in newborns is a symptom of a disease, not a disease itself. Therefore, treatment should involve identifying the underlying cause of the low muscle tone before proceeding.Medical advice: If the MRI is normal, it can rule out hypoxia as the cause. It is recommended to conduct screening for genetic metabolic diseases. If your local hospital cannot handle this, it is advised to transfer to Shanghai Children's Hospital.