Hyperviscosity in Newborns
Hyperviscosity in newborns is a condition in which the baby's blood becomes thicker than normal, generally due to an excess of red blood cells, which makes its circulation through the small vessels difficult.
Common causes: it can be associated with certain pregnancy conditions, with problems in the oxygen supply before birth or with imbalances in the control of maternal blood sugar.
How it may present: intense reddish coloring of the skin, drowsiness, feeding difficulties or irregular breathing in the first days.
Who treats it? the neonatologist and pediatrician are the ones who monitor the newborn and determine the necessary tests. In the presence of unusual signs in the first days of life, the most sensible step is for the baby to be examined promptly by a professional.
Specialties that treat hyperviscosity in newborns
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hyperviscosity in newborns
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dr. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dr. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
Dr. Victor Tapia Alfaro
Dr. Julio Fraire Calleros
Dr. Gabriela Juárez Domínguez
Dr. Maria Eugenia Chang Gonzalez
Dr. Edgar Sanchez-Uribe
Frequently asked questions
What is hyperviscosity in newborns?
Hyperviscosity in newborns is a condition in which the baby's blood becomes thicker than normal, generally due to an excess of red blood cells, which makes its circulation through the small vessels difficult.
Which doctor treats hyperviscosity in newborns?
Hyperviscosity in Newborns is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician, neonatologist.