Neonatal Polycythemia
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Neonatal polycythemia is an increase in the concentration of red blood cells in a newborn's blood, which makes the blood thicker than usual. It can be detected in the baby's first days of life.
How might it be noticed? In some cases it causes no obvious discomfort; in others, the baby may have a reddish coloring of the skin or seem more drowsy or irritable than expected.
Associated factors: it may be linked to circumstances present during pregnancy or birth that influence the number of red blood cells.
Who assesses it? The pediatrician is the professional who examines and follows up on the newborn's health. If any striking sign appears in the first days, the sensible thing is to discuss it with this specialist.
Data on 45 doctors who treat neonatal polycythemia
Which specialist treats neonatal polycythemia?
Neonatal polycythemia is evaluated and followed up by a pediatrician, who determines management based on the baby's levels. You can book an appointment with a pediatrician for the newborn's follow-up.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in neonatal polycythemia
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Nava Fuentes
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Nava Fuentes
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. Alberto Martinez Matuk
Dr. Pedro Silva Sanchez
Dr. Alfredo Delgado
Dr. Perla Santiago Garduza
Dr. José Augusto Ortíz Mortera
Dr. Jose Carlos Licea Blanco
Dr. Amadeo Cervantes López
Dr. Adriana Miron Poumian
Dr. Kuautemok Reyes Santos
Dr. José Felipe Jaramillo Canales
Dr. Rafael Barron Ramirez
Dr. Maximiliano Elguezábal Mendoza
Dr. Paulina Matesanz Hernandez
Frequently asked questions
What is neonatal polycythemia?
Neonatal polycythemia is an increase in the concentration of red blood cells in a newborn's blood, which makes the blood thicker than usual. It can be detected in the baby's first days of life.
Which doctor treats neonatal polycythemia?
Neonatal polycythemia is evaluated and followed up by a pediatrician, who determines management based on the baby's levels. You can book an appointment with a pediatrician for the newborn's follow-up.