How to check if your child's vitamins and trace elements are up to standard

Patient's question:

A 5-year-old boy. The child has had a cough for three months and hasn't fully recovered yet, with recurring colds. He has seen many specialists, who each prescribed antibiotics, saying his breathing sounds rough and his bronchi are inflamed, though no specific cause could be found. During this period, all tests including chest X-rays, blood tests, and tests for mycoplasma and chlamydia were conducted. After reviewing a lot of relevant information, I don't know what to do. Is it possible the child is lacking vitamins? However, he has been breastfed since birth and has been fed scientifically, without any hesitation when it was time to introduce solid foods. But he doesn't eat fruits, loves eggs, eating them every day, enjoys meat and fish, avoids snacks and processed foods, and eats meals

Doctor's answer:

??????A complete blood count (CBC) can indicate whether someone is anemic and provide a general assessment of the likely cause of the anemia. However, it cannot determine which specific trace elements are deficient. There is not a strong correlation between anemia and trace element deficiencies. Deficiencies in iron, folic acid, or vitamin B12 can lead to anemia, but these are not trace elements. Children's health has always been a concern for parents. When treating this condition, it is advisable to consider general treatment approaches. Only by using professional methods can families help children recover from the illness quickly, ensuring it does not affect their growth and development. Therefore, parents are urged to pay close attention to their children's condition and seek medical treatment promptly.

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