Polycythemia neonatorum

A condition in which the red blood cell level is greater than established reference ranges in a newborn.

Symptoms of Polycythemia neonatorum

The following features are indicative of Polycythemia neonatorum:
  • extreme sleepiness
  • feeding problems
  • seizures

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Common Causes of Polycythemia neonatorum

The following are the most common causes of Polycythemia neonatorum:
  • intrauterine hypoxia
  • secondary to fetal transfusion

Risk Factors for Polycythemia neonatorum

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Polycythemia neonatorum:
  • newborn baby

Prevention of Polycythemia neonatorum

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Polycythemia neonatorum.

Occurrence of Polycythemia neonatorum

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Polycythemia neonatorum cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Common between 1 - 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

Polycythemia neonatorum most commonly occurs in the following age group:
  • At birth

Common Gender

Polycythemia neonatorum can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Polycythemia neonatorum

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Polycythemia neonatorum:
  • Blood gases test: To examine oxygen level in the blood
  • Blood sugar (glucose) level test: To check for low blood sugar
  • Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test: To find out urea nitrogen formed during protein breaks down
  • Urinalysis: To confirm the diagnosis of polycythemia neonatorum

Complications of Polycythemia neonatorum if untreated

Yes, Polycythemia neonatorum causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Polycythemia neonatorum is left untreated:
  • respiratory problems
  • feeding problems
  • lethargy
  • convulsions
  • hypotonia
  • jitteriness
  • hypoglycemia
  • hyperbilirubinemia
  • hypocalcemia
  • persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn
  • cardiomegaly
  • necrotizing
  • enterocolitis
  • cerebral infarctions

Procedures for Treatment of Polycythemia neonatorum

The following procedures are used to treat Polycythemia neonatorum:
  • Partial exchange transfusion: To correct polycythaemia without hypovolaemia

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Polycythemia neonatorum.

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