Patient's question:
The child next door was diagnosed with hemolytic disease shortly after birth. The parents were very scared, having heard that some newborns with hemolytic disease died. Folklore says that even if treated, the child will be disabled. Can it be cured? Can newborn hemolytic disease be cured? Where should they go for treatment?Doctor's answer:
Hemolytic disease of the newborn can be cured if detected early. It is common in mothers with type O blood or Rh-negative blood. Hemolytic disease of the newborn may lead to hyperbilirubinemia in the baby. Treatment mainly involves blood exchange, blood transfusion therapy, etc. Additionally, active treatment and management of jaundice are necessary to prevent complications, correct anemia, and provide symptomatic treatment. It is best to seek treatment in the neonatal department of a municipal hospital.