Hemorrhagic Disease of the Newborn
Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn is a clotting disorder that can present in the first days of life, related to low levels of vitamin K, a substance needed for blood to clot properly. For this reason, the baby's body may have a greater tendency to bleed.
Signs to observe: Unusual bleeding, for example from the umbilical cord, the nose, the digestive tract, or the skin.
Which specialist cares for it? The neonatologist and the pediatrician support the newborn, and the pediatric hematologist may join when there are clotting disorders.
When to seek care? If a newborn shows bleeding or bruising with no apparent cause, it is important that a professional evaluate it immediately to guide care.
Data on 13 doctors who treat hemorrhagic disease of the newborn
Specialties that treat hemorrhagic disease of the newborn
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hemorrhagic disease of the newborn
Dra. Marisela Quintero Luzanilla
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. José Smeke Befeler
Dr. Roberto Heredia Pineda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dra. Jessica Herrera
Dra. Adia Carrillo Pacheco
Dr. Leopoldo Vazquez Estrada
Dr. Víctor José Becerra Durango
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Dulce Edith Peña Prado
Dra. Maria Teresa Márquez Cristino
Dra. Yudit Amparo Vega Medina
Dr. Francisco Jaramillo Wong
Dra. María Del Socorro Solís Ramos
Dr. Samuel Enrique Chávez Guerra
Dr. Luis Ramon Sing Paramo
Dra. Ma Irma Isabel Beristain
Frequently asked questions
What is hemorrhagic disease of the newborn?
Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn is a clotting disorder that can present in the first days of life, related to low levels of vitamin K, a substance needed for blood to clot properly. For this reason, the baby's body may have a greater tendency to bleed.
Which doctor treats hemorrhagic disease of the newborn?
Hemorrhagic Disease of the Newborn is usually treated by specialists in gynecologist, pediatric hematologist, neonatologist, pediatrician, neonatologist.