Patient's question:
Having a baby is supposed to be a very happy thing, but after my friend's child was born, it was found that the newborn had a condition called abdominal distension. Now they are quite worried. What are the causes of abdominal distension in newborns?Doctor's answer:
The reasons for neonatal splenomegaly and hepatosplenomegaly are multifaceted. The most common cause is infection during the delivery process, which can lead to neonatal sepsis and result in liver and spleen enlargement. However, since the clinical symptoms of each newborn vary, some may have fever or low body temperature, while others may refuse to drink milk or fail to gain weight. Therefore, the specific factors may differ, and we must conduct a detailed examination based on the newborn's condition to confirm the diagnosis.