Patient's question:
Newborn has rapid breathing and mild cyanosis while feeding. A thorough examination revealed no issues with the lungs, heart, or brain, and there was no hemolytic disease or G6PD deficiency. So, what could be the problem? Could it be related to the liver? The newborn is five days old.Doctor's answer:
Cyanosis is generally caused by various reasons leading to aspiration, resulting in reduced blood oxygen saturation. Oxygen enters the bloodstream through the respiratory tract and is then transported throughout the body by the heart. The first consideration should be the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Pneumonia, pulmonary dysplasia, congenital heart disease, and brain diseases have all been ruled out. It is necessary to pay attention to congenital developmental abnormalities such as esophageal-tracheal fistula and cleft palate, which can also cause aspiration, especially during defecation. The liver has little relationship with aspiration.