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Doesn't look like seizures symptoms
Hi, my son is now 7 days old. He is born preterm at 36 weeks by c section. Weight at birth was 2400 gms. He didn't require nursery or any special attention. Everything is going normal as the baby is active and taking feed as normal. He is passing stool and urine normally too. Has shown no discomfort so far about any pain anywhere. Today I breastfed him, he took his burp. About an hour later, he started throwing his arms and legs vigorously. It also seemed he was choking and was unable to breathe. It happened for about 5-10 seconds. I rubbed and patted his back, took him on my shoulder and he got normal after that. But I didn't see him throw anything back that could have caused choking. After he got normal, he remained quite for 2-3 minutes, though had his eyes open and looking fine, but was not reacting to me. Few minutes later, he was reacting absolutely normal. I am scared about what could that have been and the reason for it. Kindly suggest. Doesn't look like seizures symptoms
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I can understand your concern but newborn always require in person conaultation
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Looks like seizure to me . Suggested complete blood test including calcium and electrolytes Any fever? Vomiting? Any family history of seizures. Any medication taken by the mother? How many children do you have?
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Ideally this child should be examined in person at clinic as he is 7 day old. Choking or seizures, it's medical emergency in pediatric age and have to be treated in emergency department as soon as possible.
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call your pediatrician or go to nearest pediatric or neonatal care unit hospital.
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