Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding
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Vitamin K deficiency bleeding of the newborn (VKDB) is a disorder in which the baby has an increased tendency to bleed due to low levels of this vitamin, which is needed for clotting.
How it presents: It can appear as bleeding at different sites during the first days or weeks of life.
Why it happens: Newborns tend to have limited reserves of vitamin K, which can favor this type of bleeding in the absence of preventive measures.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatrician and the neonatologist are the ones who monitor the newborn and provide guidance on measures to prevent bleeding. When any unexpected bleeding occurs in a baby, the most sensible thing is to see a professional without delay for an evaluation.
Data on 5 doctors who treat vitamin k deficiency bleeding
Which specialist treats vitamin k deficiency bleeding?
Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding is usually treated by specialists in hematologist, pediatrician, pediatric urologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in vitamin k deficiency bleeding
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Nava Fuentes
Dr. Alberto Martinez Matuk
Dr. Pedro Silva Sanchez
Dr. Jose Carlos Licea Blanco
Dr. Adriana Miron Poumian
Dr. Rafael Barron Ramirez
Dr. Maximiliano Elguezábal Mendoza
Dr. Isaac Chicurel Levin
Dr. Karina Chavez Angeles
Dr. Edgar Allan del Valle Villafuerte
Dr. Juan Uriarte Duque
Dr. Braian Manuel Ortiz Campos
Dr. Esperanza Lomas Jaramillo
Dr. Gabriela Zarco Aguilar
Dr. Gabriela Rodríguez Romero
Dr. Ana Gabriela Uribe Navarrete
Dr. Adriana García Sosa
Dr. Gabriela Arreola Ramírez
Dr. Magdalena Bahena
Dr. Raul Vargas Gomez
Frequently asked questions
What is vitamin k deficiency bleeding?
Vitamin K deficiency bleeding of the newborn (VKDB) is a disorder in which the baby has an increased tendency to bleed due to low levels of this vitamin, which is needed for clotting.
Which doctor treats vitamin k deficiency bleeding?
Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding is usually treated by specialists in hematologist, pediatrician, pediatric urologist.