Newborn baby convulsions in sleep

Generally, after a newborn baby falls asleep, parents will be busy with housework or resting with the baby for a while. If parents pay close attention, they will find that some babies will experience convulsions in their sleep. When convulsions occur, people always think of diseases such as epilepsy. In fact, this is not the case. It may also be caused by the baby suddenly having a nightmare. However, for the sake of the baby's health, if this happens, you still need to go to the hospital for examination to ensure the baby's health.

① When a newborn baby convulses while sleeping, it is mainly caused by the sudden loss of brain function, or a sudden loss of balance. At the same time, abnormal nerves or consciousness will follow. Common manifestations include sudden convulsions, sudden falls, unknown liquids flowing out of the mouth, or sudden shouting, etc. After the symptoms are over, they will return to normal.

②When parents find that their children have this condition, they will definitely take it seriously. After all, this symptom gives people a very bad impression. When it occurs, the child's consciousness or behavior will definitely become abnormal. If it is mild, it is okay, but if it is more serious, the consequences can be extremely frightening.

③When this situation happens, it is not necessarily epilepsy. This is too absolute. It may also be some normal phenomena. For example, the child has a nightmare and is suddenly frightened; or the child is not well-nourished and becomes unstable; some may be caused by family genetics.

④ If a newborn baby convulses while sleeping, it is best for the parents to check it out in time to see what the situation is. If it is abnormal, then treatment must be given. The baby will stretch his arms and legs when in the belly. Babies under one month old spend most of their time sleeping, and they will also do this if they are disturbed by external noises during their sleep. In addition, it will be more obvious if it is a caesarean section.

⑤ Neonatal convulsions are a manifestation of temporary brain function disorder. The cerebral cortex of the newborn is not yet fully developed, so the activities of the limbs are mainly controlled by the subcortical center, resulting in involuntary and purposeless shaking of the limbs. As the cerebral cortex gradually matures, the "control" of the child's limb movements gradually transfers from the subcortical center to the cerebral cortex, and the involuntary shaking of the limbs gradually disappears.

⑥ If you suddenly hear a sound and your muscles tremble all over your body, or if you are suddenly startled when you transition from sleep to wakefulness, these are all normal. In addition to systemic or local muscle twitching, more common manifestations include nystagmus, staring, repeated blinking, screaming, facial tremors, and swinging forearms back and forth, which are all manifestations of convulsions. Some newborns also show symptoms of respiratory arrest and cyanosis. At this time, parents do not need to be too nervous. They can calm their child down by gently pressing any part of his body with their hands.