There’s no need to worry about newborn torticollis. You can apply talcum powder or high-quality powder to protect the skin on the neck, then gently rub the affected area with the pad of your fingers, twice or thrice a day, for about 5 to 10 minutes each time. After rubbing, hold the baby’s head with both hands to perform passive neck exercises, such as gently bending the neck left and right 10 to 15 times, and rotating the head left and right 10 to 15 times. Additionally, when the child is suckling, allow the head to hang down to the healthy side, or support the head with your arm to tilt it towards the healthy side; this will provide excessive compensation. After adopting these methods, there will be a noticeable effect on both sides, and the patient can recover within 4 to 6 weeks.
Discuss whether massage therapy is suitable for neonatal jaundice and provide professional treatment recommendations.
Newborns may develop physiological jaundice a few days after birth. Massage therapy has little effect. The main treatment methods include blue light therapy, oral administration of arctium luteum granules, and intravenous therapy. It is crucial to lower the bilirubin levels promptly to avoid serious complications such as bilirubin encephalopathy and kernicterus.
Analysis and treatment suggestions for the issue of cytomegalovirus infection in infants, given a positive maternal Cytomegalovirus IgM antibody test.
When a child accidentally receives an excessive dose of the measles vaccine, learn how to respond and observe for possible side effects.
A 14-month-old boy is experiencing intermittent mouth twitches and stiff arms, occurring about 2 to 3 times a day. What could be the cause?
Understand the medical examination and treatment methods for swollen legs in children.
Rickets is a chronic nutritional disorder caused by a deficiency of vitamin D in infants, children, and adolescents, leading to calcium-phosphorus metabolism disorder and characterized by bone inflammation. Treatment is based on vitamin D supplementation, with emphasis on strengthening exercises and active or passive correction for children with existing skeletal deformities. In severe cases, corrective surgery may be considered. Parents should take their children for timely medical consultations, avoid blind medication, and observe their child’s symptoms to assist in timely treatment.
The baby was born prematurely and has been unwell. Recently, we noticed that the baby’s eyes are slightly yellow, suspecting jaundice. A hospital check-up revealed neonatal jaundice. Neonatal jaundice refers to infants under a month old (within 28 days of birth) who have an underdeveloped liver function and abnormal bilirubin metabolism, leading to elevated bilirubin levels in the blood, causing bilirubin to deposit on the skin surface, resulting in a disease characterized by yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and conjunctiva. This condition is very common in newborns, with approximately 85% of full-term infants and most premature infants showing jaundice within one week of birth. Medications can be helpful for jaundice, but considering the baby’s young age, I recommend consulting a doctor to understand how to coordinate medication treatment.
Treatment Recommendations for a Three-Year-Old Girl with Severe Epileptic Seizures
