Patient's question:
At night, she always cries and screams while sleeping, has dry stools, and her weight and height are getting worse and worse compared to before.Doctor's answer:
Disease Analysis: Insufficient intake while increased demand is a major cause of iron deficiency anemia, primarily seen in children during growth and development, as well as pregnant and lactating women.Medical Advice: First, have you had a blood test at the hospital? If it is confirmed to be iron deficiency anemia, it is recommended to take ferrous fumarate and supplement it with vitamin C. Pay attention to dietary adjustments, eating more iron-rich foods.
After taking oral iron supplements, reticulocytes begin to rise within 5 to 10 days, peak between 7 to 12 days, and then start to decline. Hemoglobin begins to rise after 2 weeks, with an average recovery time of 2 months. Once hemoglobin returns to normal, continue taking the medication for an additional 3 to 6 months.