Question 1

would lack of oxygen at birth cause nystagmus of the eyes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Brainstem damage can affect the neural pathways which control eye movements.

Question 2

can lack of oxygen at birth cause a mental illness such as borderline personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

No. Not BPD: No. There have been no study to date showing any correlation between lack of oxygen at birth and bpd. Developmental delays and some progressive developmental disorders,  on the other hand, have had some data.

Question 3

does lack of oxygen at birth affect later behavior?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: Many things can result from birth hypoxia: from nothing to severe cerebral palsy and death.  Learning problems, behavioral problems, adhd, seizures occur at increased rates in neonatal hypoxia (oxygen deprivation) . Not a good thing to have.  If your baby suffered hypoxemia at birth, have her/him watched carefully by the pediatrician for the above problems.

Question 4

if child does not cry at time of birth, he is having lack of oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Not necesarily: Some infants are rather quiet and ventilate well without ever crying.The iconic picture of a doc holding a kid up by its feet and slapping it on the bottom to get it to  cry would be considered abusive by today's standards.It could hurt the hips and baby is allowed to pink upon its own with no negative effects.Monitoring of babies heart rate and breathing effort allow early intervention if needed.

Question 5

can anxiety cause hypoxia, lack of oxygen problem?

Accepted Answer

Many things..,,: Hypoxia refers to a decreased level of oxygen in the body. Many conditions can result in hypoxia including, but not limited to, lung conditions like acute asthma, copd, pulmonary embolism, etc., cardiac conditions like congestive heart failure, acute mi, valve abnormalities, etc., musculoskeletal conditions like als, diaphragmatic paralysis, etc. Hypoxia can lead to anxiety!

Question 6

can lack of oxygen cause hair loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Chronic hypoxia in patients with peripheral vascular disease suffer hair loss on their extremities.

Question 7

baby was born with lack of oxygen. what complications can this cause?

Accepted Answer

Asphyxia: The lack of oxygen called asphyxia. It may cause injury to the brain and other organs. The neonatologist, who is taking care of the baby, should explain to you how bad it is.

Question 8

angina and yawning, is this caused by lack of oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Sort of yes but: Angina is the lack of oxygen in an area of the heart and is due usually to a closure or stricture of an artery. 
Yawning is due to less oxygen and might very normal, happening when our respiration is slowed or just before falling asleep, is a normal happening.

Question 9

can lack of iron in your blood cause you to suffocate, from lack of oxygen?

Accepted Answer

NO: However anemia due to Iron Deficiency can make you short of breath!
 Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 10

could a  lack of oxygen to the eyes cause dark circles?

Accepted Answer

Dark circles : Not enough sleep, illness, systemic allergies, dehydration, hereditary pigmentation (in darker skinned individuals).

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