My daughter is 16 months old, she had flu symptoms for the last week. However it was a normal occurrance, as it was very cold and we thought nothing of it. However over a period of 2 weeks she had difficulties holding her balance and coordination. She was immediately admitted into hospital, and blood tests, CT scan was done. All results were normal,but the symptoms still persist.
We are extremely anxious, as the doctors are unable to give us clear answers. She will have a lumbar puncture and MRI now. Can anyone help me as to verify as to whether it may be an Inner Ear Infection, or a Brain Infection. Is Viral Meningitus a possible cause. My doctor will not comment as yet, but I need to know....what are the possible effects of what she is having...
I truly hope someone can help me.
Very sorry to hear about your daughter and the current social situation. Although it's true that you can have bleeding in your brain several hours to days after a traumatic incident that's missed on an initial CT scan, it would be very unusual for it to be missed on several exams and CTs within a 2 week period - especially in a baby. The first thing we think of when we see a baby with blood in the brain and behind the eyes (in the retina) is shaken baby syndrome. ALso, there is a way to date the blood we see on the CT. Old blood looks different (not as bright) from an acute or new bleed. If it looked bright on the CT, then this was unlikely to be due to the fall. As I have not personally reviewed the CTs or examined your daughter, I cannot accurately comment further on her case. This is a very delicate situation and I wish you and your daughters the best of luck.