Question
A newborn baby experienced frequent vomiting shortly after birth and was diagnosed with hemolytic disease after hospital examination. What does neonatal hemolytic disease mean? Is this condition severe?
Answer
Neonatal hemolytic disease is a condition caused by incompatibility between the blood types of the fetus and the mother. This condition can lead to jaundice, anemia, and abnormal movement of hands and feet. In severe cases, symptoms such as heart failure, difficulty breathing, and general edema may occur. It is recommended to monitor bilirubin levels and actively cooperate with medical treatment to prevent the deterioration of the condition. At the same time, scientific feeding methods should be adopted to ensure that the baby receives balanced nutrition. Approximately 20% of children with blood type incompatibility will develop hemolytic disease, with Rh-negative blood type Rh factor incompatibility being more common, especially in the second child, where the risk of this hemolytic disease is relatively high.