(P54.2) Neonatal rectal haemorrhage

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277 162 in individuals diagnosis neonatal rectal haemorrhage confirmed

1 522 deaths with diagnosis neonatal rectal haemorrhage

1% mortality rate associated with the disease neonatal rectal haemorrhage

Etiology Pathogenesis Clinical Pattern Diagnostics Treatment Prevention

Diagnosis neonatal rectal haemorrhage is diagnosed Men are 14.69% more likely than Women

158 936

Men receive the diagnosis neonatal rectal haemorrhage

898 (0.6 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

100

118 226

Women receive the diagnosis neonatal rectal haemorrhage

624 (0.5 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease neonatal rectal haemorrhage - Men and Women aged 0

In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1

Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-95+

In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1

Disease Features neonatal rectal haemorrhage

Absence or low individual and public risk

Neonatal rectal haemorrhage - what does this mean

Neonatal rectal haemorrhage is a common condition that occurs when blood vessels in the rectum rupture, leading to bleeding. it is usually caused by a number of different factors, such as birth trauma, constipation, infection, or a congenital defect in the rectal wall. it can also occur in the first few days after birth due to an immature rectal wall.

What happens during the disease - neonatal rectal haemorrhage

Neonatal rectal haemorrhage is caused by a variety of factors, including trauma, infection, congenital anomalies, and vascular malformations. in most cases, the bleeding is caused by trauma to the rectal area during delivery, such as from forceps or vacuum extraction. infections, such as bacterial or viral, can also cause the rectal tissue to become inflamed and lead to bleeding. congenital anomalies, such as an imperforate anus, can also cause rectal bleeding. finally, vascular malformations, such as arteriovenous malformations, can also cause bleeding in the rectal area.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

Clinical history and physical examination of the patient
Blood tests
Stool analysis
Ultrasound of the abdomen
Colonoscopy
Biopsy of the rectal area
CT scan
MRI scan

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal: To reduce the severity of the symptoms and to stop the bleeding.

Administering medications to stop the bleeding
Performing a physical examination to identify the source of the bleeding
Performing an endoscopy to examine the rectal area
Performing a colonoscopy to assess the severity of the bleeding
Performing a sigmoidoscopy to identify the source of the bleeding
Performing a blood transfusion to replace lost blood
Performing surgery to repair any damaged tissue
Administering antibiotics to prevent infection
Providing supportive care to reduce pain and discomfort

8 Days of Hospitalization Required

Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Neonatal rectal haemorrhage - Prevention

The best way to prevent neonatal rectal haemorrhage is to ensure that pregnant women receive adequate prenatal care, including regular check-ups and monitoring of the baby's health. additionally, pregnant women should be educated on the importance of good nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits such as avoiding smoking and alcohol. finally, proper hygiene practices should be followed during labor and delivery to reduce the risk of infection.

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