Patient's question:
My doll was just born not long ago, and I noticed her skin was particularly red, and she was having difficulty breathing, which was a problem. After the examination, the doctor at the hospital said the baby has polycythemia. Is this disease serious? Please ask if the baby with polycythemia needs a blood transfusion?Doctor's answer:
Hello, this parent. When the baby suffers from polycythemia, the skin color may turn red. Difficulty in breathing may occur. Cardiac function may be poor. Coagulation function may be impaired. As well as hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, and even consequences such as heart failure, shock, and death. Therefore, this is a relatively serious disease for the baby. It is important to take the baby to the hospital promptly for symptomatic treatment, correct dehydration, monitor blood sugar, and closely observe the condition at all times.