Patient's question:
My doll just gave birth not long ago and noticed that her skin is particularly red. She also has difficulty breathing and other issues. After a check-up, the doctor at the hospital said the baby has polycythemia. Is this condition serious? Please ask if the baby with polycythemia needs a blood transfusion.Doctor's answer:
Hello, this parent. When a baby suffers from polycythemia, symptoms such as red skin color, difficulty breathing, poor heart function, poor coagulation function, and hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia may occur, and even consequences like heart failure and shock death. Therefore, this is a relatively serious illness for the baby, and 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.