Diseases
hemorrhagic disease
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Overview
Hemorrhagic disease is a bleeding problem that occurs in a baby during the first few days of life. Babies are normally born with low levels of vitamin K, an essential factor in blood clotting. A deficiency in vitamin K is the main cause of hemorrhagic disease in newborn babies.
Symptoms
- fever
- dizziness.
- fatigue, weakness or general feeling of being unwell.
- nausea and vomiting.
- muscle, bone or joint aches.
Causes
- a deficiency in vitamin k is the main cause of hemorrhagic disease in newborn babies.
Risk factors
- babies who don't receive preventive vitamin k in an injection at birth.
- exclusively breastfed babies breast milk contains less vitamin k than cow's milk
- babies whose mothers have seizure disorders and take anti-convulsant medications
Diagnosis
- physical exam.
- medical history.
- signs of bleeding and by laboratory tests for blood clotting times.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is hemorrhagic disease?
Hemorrhagic disease is a bleeding problem that occurs in a baby during the first few days of life. Babies are normally born with low levels of vitamin K, an essential factor in blood clotting. A deficiency in vitamin K is the main cause of hemorrhagic disease in newborn babies.
What are the symptoms of hemorrhagic disease?
fever, dizziness., fatigue, weakness or general feeling of being unwell., nausea and vomiting., muscle, bone or joint aches.
What causes hemorrhagic disease?
a deficiency in vitamin k is the main cause of hemorrhagic disease in newborn babies.
Which medicines are used for hemorrhagic disease?
vitamin k, vitamin k1
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