Patient's question:
Other normal, not picky eater, found anemia during physical examinationDoctor's answer:
Hello, the main reasons for anemia in children are:1. Increased physiological demand
Children grow rapidly, and as their weight increases, their blood volume also increases accordingly. If iron-rich foods are not added, children are prone to iron-deficiency anemia.
2. Iron deficiency in diet
Children often suffer from iron-deficiency anemia due to poor eating habits, food refusal, picky eating, or insufficient intake of animal-based foods.
3. Chronic minor blood loss
This is usually gastrointestinal bleeding, such as polyps, Meckel's diverticulum, ulcers, or hookworm disease.
Additionally, long-term diarrhea can affect iron absorption. During acute and chronic infections, children often experience reduced appetite and poor gastrointestinal absorption, which are also common causes of iron-deficiency anemia in children.