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☆ Parenting Q ＆ A "Newborn Melena" ☆

Q:I saw an article about neonatal melena. What kind of disease is it ？
A:It is a disease that causes bleeding in the digestive tract around 2~4 days after birth, resulting in bloody black stools and vomiting that looks like coffee grounds. Gastrointestinal bleeding is caused by a deficiency of vitamin K, a blood clotting vitamin. Newborns are more susceptible to vitamin K deficiency, but it can be prevented by taking vitamin K syrup. However, the above symptoms in the newborn period may be due to other diseases. Refer to the Maternal and Child Health Handbook "Pay Attention to the Color of Poop," etc., and see a medical institution as soon as possible if symptoms are present.
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  • Posted : 2024/07/15
  • Published : 2024/07/15
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