Question
The newborn is just two weeks old and is showing symptoms like yellowing of the skin and fever. The doctor diagnosed it as neonatal hemolytic disease. What causes this and how should it be treated?
Answer
Neonatal hemolytic disease primarily occurs due to incompatible blood types between the mother and fetus, leading to the dissolution of fetal red blood cells and causing a series of clinical symptoms. Common symptoms include fever, jaundice, difficulty breathing, pale complexion, edema throughout the body, and loss of appetite. In severe cases, it may even be life-threatening. Symptoms can vary depending on the cause, and patients need to seek immediate systematic examination at a regular hospital and adopt appropriate treatment measures based on the specific condition to recover quickly.