Patient's question:
The baby is 8 months old. The pediatric blood test results suggested possible thalassemia. I got a recheck at a different hospital, and the blood test results indicated moderate iron deficiency anemia. The child is 71 cm tall and weighs 20 pounds. Since her milk intake is sufficient, I only give her a little rice cereal occasionally to let her try the taste. The doctor prescribed oral liquid. How should I digest it for my child? Is it likely that my child has thalassemia?Doctor's answer:
Complete blood count examination revealed moderate microcytic hypochromic anemia. This condition is commonly seen in iron deficiency anemia, thalassemia, and sideroblastic anemia. Currently, thalassemia is still a possibility. It is recommended to avoid anxiety and tension. For now, iron supplementation therapy can be administered first, followed by a re-examination. If the hemoglobin does not return to normal, it is advisable to consult a hematologist for a thorough thalassemia genetic test.