Question
What types of newborn blood disorders are there? Additional question: Hello! My child was born at 36 weeks + 6 due to premature rupture of membranes 2 days prior. 23 days later, due to fever, yellowing of the face, and large marble-like patterns on the body, we went to the doctor. The initial diagnosis was jaundice, sepsis, and anemia. Through phototherapy and blood transfusions, the jaundice and anemia improved. After one week of treatment, blood routine showed that red blood cells and white blood cells were not high, but platelets were still low, with over 20,000 during hospitalization and rising to 50,000 on the 8th day. The blood culture result was normal. Now, sometimes the child’s face looks a bit pale, and the doctor suggests doing a bone marrow biopsy to check for blood disorders. I want to inquire whether to observe for 2 days before doing the bone marrow biopsy or to do it tomorrow?
Answer
Hello, I suggest doing the bone marrow biopsy tomorrow as there are generally no adverse effects. It is not easy to determine if it is a blood disorder; it is advisable to actively proceed with the examination.