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 51 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
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.