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(P78.2) Neonatal haematemesis and melaena due to swallowed maternal blood
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133 852 in individuals diagnosis neonatal haematemesis and melaena due to swallowed maternal blood confirmed
4 294 deaths with diagnosis neonatal haematemesis and melaena due to swallowed maternal blood
3% mortality rate associated with the disease neonatal haematemesis and melaena due to swallowed maternal blood
Diagnosis neonatal haematemesis and melaena due to swallowed maternal blood is diagnosed Men are 1.98% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis neonatal haematemesis and melaena due to swallowed maternal blood
2 500 (3.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis neonatal haematemesis and melaena due to swallowed maternal blood
1 794 (2.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease neonatal haematemesis and melaena due to swallowed maternal blood - 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 0-79, 85-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 80-84
Disease Features neonatal haematemesis and melaena due to swallowed maternal blood
Absence or low individual and public risk
Neonatal haematemesis and melaena due to swallowed maternal blood - what does this mean
Neonatal haematemesis and melaena due to swallowed maternal blood occurs when the fetus swallows maternal blood during delivery, which can lead to vomiting of blood (haematemesis) and black, tarry stools (melaena) in the newborn. the condition is usually self-limiting and resolves spontaneously.
What happens during the disease - neonatal haematemesis and melaena due to swallowed maternal blood
The primary cause of neonatal haematemesis and melaena due to swallowed maternal blood is the presence of maternal blood in the amniotic fluid. the unborn baby swallows the amniotic fluid, which includes maternal blood, and the swallowed maternal blood is then digested in the baby's stomach, leading to haematemesis and melaena. this condition is more common in premature babies due to their immature digestive systems. in addition, the risk of this condition increases in cases of prolonged labour, placental abruption, and maternal trauma or bleeding.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination of the baby
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Coagulation profile
- Blood culture
- Urine analysis
- Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Upper gastrointestinal radiography
- Stool analysis
- Stool culture
- Ultrasound of abdomen
- Liver function tests
- CT scan of abdomen
- MRI of abdomen
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To stop the bleeding and prevent further complications
- Administer IV fluids and electrolytes to stabilize the infant's condition.
- Perform endoscopy to determine the source of the bleeding.
- Administer medications to reduce acid production and stop the bleeding.
- Perform blood transfusions to replace lost blood.
- Monitor the infant's vital signs and laboratory results.
- Provide supportive care, such as oxygen therapy and nutrition.
- Monitor for any potential complications, such as anemia or infection.
12 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Neonatal haematemesis and melaena due to swallowed maternal blood - Prevention
The best way to prevent neonatal haematemesis and melaena due to swallowed maternal blood is to ensure that pregnant women receive adequate prenatal care, including regular screening for any potential blood-borne infections. additionally, the pregnant woman should be aware of the signs and symptoms of any potential bleeding disorders and be monitored closely throughout pregnancy.