Hypertonus
The newborn does not want to change clothes: bends the handles and presses them to the chest, and the legs pulls up to the tummy. This posture is physiological for the crumbs of the first months of life and is due to a natural increase in the tone of flexor muscles. The phenomena of hypertonia should gradually disappear by the third month of life. Under the influence of adverse factors during pregnancy or childbirth, the influence of the CNS on muscle tone may be excessive. As a result - stasicity, trembling handles and chin during crying, frequent regurgitation. Why is it important to cope with the increased tonus in a baby? The fact is that the stiffening muscle tension interferes with the normal development of the child's motor skills, which can lead to a lag in physical development. If the baby does not have severe organic lesions of the brain structures, then you can cope with hypertension easily. Relaxing massage, baths with soothing herbs, therapeutic exercises and physiotherapy will help the baby to restore health.
Hydrocephalus
The vascular plexuses of the brain membranes produce a special fluid that bathes the structures of the brain and spinal cord. This fluid, resembling water, is called the cerebrospinal fluid, or cerebrospinal fluid. Its products and absorption are self-regulating processes. It happens that under the influence of some factors, either the production of liquor or its absorption is disturbed. Because of excessive accumulation of liquid, the baby's head grows in size - this phenomenon has been called "hydrocephalus". If such changes are diagnosed even during intrauterine development (using ultrasound), then we are talking about congenital hydrocephalus. Meanwhile, hydrocephalus can develop after the birth of a crumb. The main cause of this pathology is congenital malformations of CNS structures, hemorrhages and transferred infection. Hydrocephalus is serious! Against the background of fluid accumulation, the structures of the brain are squeezed. Do not refuse from treatment and hospitalization: it is important to provide qualified help in time to crumbs.
Toddler at home
A karapuz with hypertension and increased intracranial pressure, as a rule, is restless, does not sleep well and often requires a breast. Do not refuse him in attachments: for sucking sucking is an act of complacency. During the day and before bedtime, be sure to ventilate the room. Consult a doctor about the need for massage and gymnastics. Be careful with extreme development practices: diving and dynamic gymnastics can be an excessive load for the baby. The success of therapy is in the joint work of the doctor and mother. Do not hesitate to ask questions, because you are the first to notice changes in the state of health of the baby. Baths with the addition of decoction of valerian root, sage, motherwort, mint, nettle will have a calming effect, improve the baby's sleep. To prepare such a relaxing bath, take 1 tsp. each grass, pour a glass of boiling water, boil for another 5 minutes, give a little stand, strain and pour into the tub.