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Is Mild Seizure And Rib Fractures Common For Premature Babies?
My baby was born 10 weeks early. I had a uti. She was very stiff in the legs for several months after birth. She was vaccinated at 2 months. At 4months she had a mild seizure and was exrayed and old rib fractures were found. Is this common in a premmie baby.
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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Rib fracture may occur during energetic resuscitation after birth.
Your history suggests that it may be a case of cerebral palsy.
Better consult pediatritian and follow his advice.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Rib fracture may occur during energetic resuscitation after birth.
Your history suggests that it may be a case of cerebral palsy.
Better consult pediatritian and follow his advice.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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