Question
A few days ago, a friend of mine just gave birth to a little baby in the hospital, but the doctor told us that this child has symptoms of neonatal purpura. I want to ask, can neonatal purpura be treated?
Answer
Neonatal purpura refers to a hemorrhagic disorder during the neonatal period, which should not be considered an independent disease, as its causes are complex. It is due to the deficiency of vitamin K in newborns, leading to insufficient synthesis of coagulation factors in the liver and resulting in blood coagulation disorders. Generally, treatment for this condition involves emergency shock rescue, correction of anemia, increasing the concentration of coagulation factors, and stopping bleeding. Vitamin K1 should be administered immediately during bleeding, and fresh blood transfusion may be necessary. Specific treatment should be followed according to the doctor’s arrangement.