Neonatal Polycythemia treatment in Magdalena Contreras

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.