A newborn is bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract

Bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract in a newborn involves the presence of blood in the baby’s vomit or stool. This can result from various conditions such as gastrointestinal malformations, blood clotting disorders, or infections. Symptoms may include visible blood in the vomit (hematemesis) or stool (melena or hematochezia), abdominal pain, irritability, and a decrease in feeding. Immediate medical evaluation is essential to determine the cause and initiate appropriate treatment.

Source | Author Doctor Nikas Samuolis, reviewed by Prof. Virginijus Šapoka | Vilnius University | Faculty of Medicine | Head of the Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Oncology