Patient's question:
My little baby is almost 7 months old. Her big toe nail has been turning outward (since birth). Some of her finger nails are a bit thin. Is it possible she has anemia? How should I supplement it? My baby is 72 cm tall and weighs nearly 20 pounds. I currently take one fish oil capsule every other day and half a bag of Jinde Calcium powder every day. For lunch, I give her rice porridge, and for dinner, I add a 150ml bottle of formula. At other times, she eats my breast milk. I also drink milk every day. Is this amount enough? I've heard that taking too much calcium is not good either. Is this the case?Doctor's answer:
Hello, for mild anemia in children, it is still recommended to prioritize dietary supplements. During the early childhood period, it is important to provide more iron-rich foods, especially those high in iron and with good absorption, such as liver, lean meat, and animal blood products. Attention should also be paid to reasonable combinations, ensuring a balance of meat and vegetables. Calcium and zinc oral liquids are best taken with a two-hour interval. When supplementing zinc, it is not only important to separate it from calcium preparations but also to avoid combining it with calcium-rich foods like milk and shrimp skin.