Is brain atrophy in babies dangerous?

Brain atrophy is a syndrome of brain tissue shrinking due to loss of brain cells or destruction of nerve connections. The disease can occur while in the womb or after birth due to many different reasons. Brain atrophy in infants will cause direct effects on the health, thinking ability and functioning of the child, even leaving dangerous complications.

Brain atrophy is a syndrome of brain tissue shrinking due to loss of brain cells or destruction of nerve connections. The main cause is due to a malformation right in the womb, it affects the entire brain structure or affects only the nerve areas where brain cells are lost. In addition, cases of congenital brain atrophy are mainly caused by Zika virus transmission to the mother during pregnancy by transmission mediated by Aedes mosquitoes. In addition, factors that increase the risk of newborns with brain atrophy are:
Premature birth; The mother works in a polluted environment, often exposed to toxic chemicals during pregnancy; Genetic factors such as grandparents, parents with depression, ... Symptoms of infantile cerebral atrophy vary depending on the affected brain area. In the case of total brain atrophy, all life activities of the child are affected. The child needs lifelong care because he cannot control his life. Some typical symptoms in cerebral atrophy include:
Memory impairment; Convulsions ; Poor motor control or loss of mobility.

Brain atrophy in newborns will directly affect the ability of the nervous system to function in children such as thinking ability, cognitive ability,... Children with cerebral atrophy will have difficulty in communication, knowledge acquisition, activity, slow response,... In many other cases, children with cerebral atrophy had seizures and had difficulty controlling their behavior.
Besides, dangerous sequelae that brain atrophy can cause to children such as:
Consciousness disorder; Cognitive disturbances; Memory decline; Hemiplegia . For children with congenital cerebral atrophy, they will often be accompanied by other birth defects such as hearing and vision defects,... . In severe cases, children can be at high risk of death because brain functions stop working.

Infantile cerebral atrophy is a defect of the body and there is no cure for it. Currently, the treatment of cerebral atrophy in infants mainly supports and controls neurological disabilities as well as overcomes language and motor limitations in children.
Therefore, the prevention of brain atrophy in newborns is very important and is done right from the time the baby is in the womb. During pregnancy, pregnant women should note:
Adequate nutrition; Strengthen health, immune system by gentle exercise, suitable for pregnant women; Maintain mental well-being; Minimize exposure to chemicals such as hair dye, nail polish, working in a toxic environment, smoke,... Fully vaccinated. In summary, neonatal cerebral atrophy is a syndrome of brain tissue shrinking due to loss of brain cells or destruction of nerve connections, leaving body defects that directly affect the brain. children's thinking and functioning. Therefore, during pregnancy, the mother needs to maintain a healthy lifestyle and regularly check the pregnancy periodically to detect abnormalities in the baby early.
To protect children's health, parents should do well to breastfeed their babies exclusively for the first 6 months (if possible) and vaccinate on schedule. As soon as the child shows symptoms such as anorexia, fatigue, crying, it is necessary to take the child to the hospital to be consulted by a specialist for monitoring and treatment. The pediatric department at Vinmec International General Hospital is the address for receiving and examining diseases that infants and young children are susceptible to: viral fever, bacterial fever, otitis media, pneumonia in children. With a system of facilities, modern medical equipment, sterile space, minimizing the impact as well as the risk of disease spread, Vinmec will bring satisfaction to customers. and is highly appreciated by industry experts with:
Gathering a team of leading pediatricians: including leading experts with high professional qualifications (professors, associate professors, doctors, Master's degree), experienced, worked at major hospitals such as Bach Mai, 108.. The doctors are all well-trained, professional, conscientious, knowledgeable about young psychology. In addition to domestic pediatric specialists, the Department of Pediatrics also has the participation of foreign experts (Japan, Singapore, Australia, USA) who are always pioneers in applying the latest and most effective treatment regimens. . Comprehensive services: In the field of Pediatrics, Vinmec provides a series of continuous medical examination and treatment services from Newborn to Pediatric and Vaccine,... according to international standards to help parents take care of their baby's health from birth to childhood. Advanced techniques: Vinmec has successfully deployed many specialized techniques to make the treatment of difficult diseases in pediatrics more effective: neurosurgery - skull, stem cell transplant blood in cancer treatment. Professional care: In addition to understanding children's psychology, Vinmec also pays special attention to the children's play space, helping them to play comfortably and get used to the hospital's environment, cooperate in treatment, improve the efficiency of medical treatment.