Patient's question:
On the third day of birth, jaundice has already started at 285. Previous treatment and effectiveness: Fever at the time of childbirth, received intravenous fluids and cephalexin after childbirth. Will breastfeeding interfere with the baby's low platelet count? What kind of help is needed: Is the baby's low platelet count serious? Is it easy to treat?Doctor's answer:
There are many reasons that can lead to thrombocytopenia, such as insufficient platelet production in bone marrow development, leukemia, aplastic anemia, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, drug abuse, megaloblastic anemia, certain bone marrow diseases, and tumor radiotherapy and chemotherapy. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a thorough examination to identify the cause before symptomatic treatment. The above suggestions are for the question "Is it serious if a newborn baby has a platelet count of 20?", and it is hoped that it will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!