Shaken Baby Syndrome
What is it?
Shaken Baby Syndrome refers to a condition which is characterized by an injury caused to the brain due to forcefully shaking an infant. Complications may include blindness, developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, seizures, and cerebral palsy.
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Signs & symptoms
Symptoms may include irritability, breathing difficulties, dizziness, poor eating, vomiting, pale skin, seizures, paralysis and coma.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is based upon findings from physical examination, imaging tests, eye exam, blood tests, and brain MRI.
Treatment
Treatment includes surgery to stop bleeding and medications to reduce brain swelling.
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