Symptoms of mild brain injury in babies

The causes of brain damage are relatively complex, because whether it is an external impact or internal problems with old nerves, it may cause injury symptoms. The most common cause of brain damage in children is accidental falls or fever, so parents must pay attention to their babies' personal safety and promptly treat any diseases they have when taking care of them. What are the symptoms if the baby has mild brain damage?

1. Newborns or infants between 2 and 6 months old are easily startled, vomit, cry and restless, have anorexia and sleep disorders;

2. Difficulty in feeding, eating, chewing, drinking, swallowing, etc., with drooling, respiratory disorders, and tracheitis-like wheezing;

3. Low sensory value, easily startled by noise or changes in body odor, and enhanced hug reflex;

4. If the child still cannot stand or walk with support after more than 90 days, brain damage (cerebral palsy) should be suspected;

5. After 105 days, the baby still cannot lift his head, and his head is still wobbly at 4-5 months;

6. If the child still clenches his fist, retracts his thumb, and does not open his hand at 4 months of age, brain damage (cerebral palsy) should be suspected;

7. Babies should actively reach out and grab objects when they see them at 4-5 months old. If they still cannot do so after 5 months, it is suspected that the baby has brain damage (cerebral palsy);

8. Children with spastic cerebral palsy have a dull expression, while children with athetoid cerebral palsy have a sad face.

9. Muscles are soft and unable to turn over; lower limbs are stretched and crossed;

10. Stiffness, especially when dressing, it is difficult to put the upper limbs into the cuffs; when changing diapers, the thighs are not easy to abduct (open).

As a parent, it is best for you to actively observe your baby's every move after he or she is born and confirm as soon as possible whether your baby is normal and healthy. Once your baby shows the symptoms described in this article, you need to be alert to whether your baby has mild brain damage and take immediate action.