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.
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