Patient's question:
A child who is 1.5 years old has had mild anemia in three blood tests at six months, one year, and 1.5 years. The hemoglobin levels were 118, 102, and 114, respectively. Accompanied by HCT, MCV, and MCH all below the lower limit of normal values, the measured values were:HCT: 31~35 (Standard: 36-56)
MCV: 73~80 (Standard: 80-100) My value is between 75-85.
MCH: 24~27 (Standard: 27-32)
I am the father of the child, aged 30. In 2011, red blood cell abnormalities were discovered, and the child was treated by Hao Yushu, Xiao Zhijian, and Bai Jie. Two bone marrow aspirations were performed, and the diagnosis was basically confirmed as pre-penicillin, accompanied by splenomegaly.
Doctor's answer:
The small cell hypochromic anemia in infants and young children is most likely to be due to iron deficiency anemia, and ferritin levels have previously been found to be low. Currently, the anemia is not severe, and it can be managed by enhancing nutrition and dietary supplementation. There are many causes of blood diseases in children. If a child is diagnosed with a blood disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child needs a balanced diet and should avoid stimulating and cold foods.