Patient's question:
Daughter is 4 years old. Yesterday, she went to the hospital for a trace element check, and the results showed iron deficiency. The doctor asked her to buy iron supplements at the hospital. However, the pharmacy sells only adult iron supplements, most of which are for treating anemia. There is one children's compound calcium-iron-zinc oral liquid, but is it effective? Today, I saw Haya's ferrous lactate + vitamin C at the pharmacy, which is also for treating nutritional anemia. Can the baby take it? How much should be given? Will it have side effects? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: It is likely caused by iron deficiency anemia. In terms of diet, you can encourage the child to eat more iron-rich foods such as black fungus and duck blood.Suggestions: Oral iron supplements can also be taken, but avoid drinking milk with them. The child is suffering from pediatric iron deficiency anemia, so the mother must take the child to a doctor for immediate medical treatment to avoid blindly using medication to alleviate symptoms. For parents, it is essential to provide the child with enough care and attention, and to do everything possible to help the child receive timely medical treatment.