Patient's question:
Premature infant was fine a few days ago, but recently started to have red blood vessels on the face. Don't know what's going on, what should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it's a pleasure to assist you. In this case, it's best to start with a complete blood count (CBC) test and a coagulation test to first rule out the possibility of blood disorders. It could also be a mild allergy. I recommend giving your baby more water and supplementing with vitamin C and calcium gluconate for a period. During breastfeeding, avoid spicy foods, smoking, and alcohol. Monitor the situation for a while, and if it doesn't improve, further tests may be necessary.