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.
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.
Specialties that treat neonatal polycythemia
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in neonatal polycythemia
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 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 usually treated by specialists in pediatrician.