Question
Recently, a friend welcomed the birth of a newborn in the hospital, but the doctor diagnosed that the baby has neonatal purpura. This situation is concerning, and they would like to know if neonatal purpura can be treated?
Answer
Neonatal purpura is a hemorrhagic disease in the neonatal period, which is not a single disease but has complex causes. It is usually due to a deficiency of vitamin K in the newborn’s body, which prevents the liver from producing enough clotting factors, leading to coagulation disorders. Treatment for this condition involves urgent management of shock, correction of anemia, and increasing the concentration of prothrombin to stop bleeding. In cases of bleeding, vitamin K1 should be administered immediately, and fresh blood transfusions may be necessary when required. The specific treatment plan should be followed under the guidance of a doctor.