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PediatricsNewborn Care

Metabolic problems in low-birth-weight neonates

THE CONTEXT
The passage identifies hypoglycemia and early onset hypocalcemia as metabolic concerns in neonatal care.

Hypoglycemia

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Low hepatic glycogen stores and higher demands create a high risk of hypoglycemia.

Early onset hypocalcemia

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Early onset hypocalcemia presents within three days of life.
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It is especially seen in premature neonates, infants of diabetic mothers, and neonates with birth asphyxia.

Associated physical finding

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A neonate with intrauterine growth retardation is described as showing many loose folds of skin.
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