Question
In a pair of twin newborns, one was found to have a coffee-colored liquid during gastric lavage, and the same condition recurred after attempting to feed the baby. Does this mean that the newborn has developed digestive tract bleeding? What are the common symptoms of digestive tract bleeding in newborns?
Answer
If a newborn vomits blood or if there are blood threads in the vomited milk, it is usually advisable to consider the possibility of digestive tract bleeding. It is recommended to take the baby to a pediatrician for examination as soon as possible to determine if there is any bleeding due to digestive tract malformation or infection. The clinical manifestations of digestive tract bleeding in newborns vary depending on the location, amount, and speed of bleeding, and may include symptoms such as abdominal distension, intraperitoneal free gas, and shock.