Question
When a newborn is born with red spots and has vomiting, how long will it take for the footprint blood test results to be available?
Answer
This condition may be due to hemorrhage caused by Qi deficiency not controlling blood, often resulting from prolonged illness, fatigue, or spleen deficiency leading to Qi deficiency, which then fails to effectively control blood flow, causing blood to leak outside the vessels. Additionally, chronic blood loss may also lead to Qi deficiency, thereby failing to absorb blood and triggering hemorrhagic symptoms. It is recommended to take large doses of Astragalus decoction to invigorate Qi and stop bleeding. Furthermore, this could also be due to intrauterine hypoxia or birth canal injury. It is suggested to undergo hyperbaric oxygen therapy and treat with drugs for dilating blood vessels and nourishing nerves through intravenous infusion.