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How To Cure Grade 3&4 Bleeding From Brain?

my sister was born at 27 weeks. she has grade 3 and 4 bleeding in her brain and has csf fluid being drained by a shunt wire coming out of her head. what are the long term problems associated with this. and do children ever recover the damage in the brain and become normal
Wed, 29 Apr 2015
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In case of preterm births, developmental maturity is not achieved at birth. The inner lining of the brain is very fragile and bleeding from there is not uncommon. Usually the blood gradually gets absorbed but remnant debris may cause blockage of drainage of the cerebrospinal fluid that provides nutrition to the brain. In such a case a shunt might need to be placed as in case of your child. But there are possiblities of the shunt getting blocked and the shunt might need to be replaced from time to time.

Human brain has high level of plasticity and reallocation of the brain functions occurs eventually, especially over the first 5 years of life. Developmental interventions are greatly beneficial in this regard and may lead to significant regain of function and many of such children can lead a life free of disabilities. But early intervention is the key which you should promptly seek.
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How To Cure Grade 3&4 Bleeding From Brain?

In case of preterm births, developmental maturity is not achieved at birth. The inner lining of the brain is very fragile and bleeding from there is not uncommon. Usually the blood gradually gets absorbed but remnant debris may cause blockage of drainage of the cerebrospinal fluid that provides nutrition to the brain. In such a case a shunt might need to be placed as in case of your child. But there are possiblities of the shunt getting blocked and the shunt might need to be replaced from time to time. Human brain has high level of plasticity and reallocation of the brain functions occurs eventually, especially over the first 5 years of life. Developmental interventions are greatly beneficial in this regard and may lead to significant regain of function and many of such children can lead a life free of disabilities. But early intervention is the key which you should promptly seek.