Patient's question:
Recently, I've noticed that my son has been pale, his lips lack color, his hair has no shine, and he doesn't like playing with adults. My husband found it quite puzzling and asked his friend who studies medicine. His friend said that this condition might be due to anemia in the child.Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition:Going to the hospital for a check-up will reveal the truth. Pediatric iron deficiency anemia is not a disease itself but a symptom of iron deficiency in the body. The main causes of pediatric iron deficiency anemia include: increased physiological demand, iron deficiency in the diet, excessive iron loss, and other factors such as iron deficiency anemia during the mother's pregnancy or chronic diarrhea in children.
Suggestions:
Infants around 1 year old can be given foods like eggs, vegetable puree, liver, and minced meat. Young children and children must correct picky eating habits by providing iron-rich, vitamin C-rich, and protein-rich foods.