Patient's question:
I have a daughter who is three years old. She is very picky about food and doesn't eat much. Recently, I noticed that she sometimes breathes rather quickly at night, and her body temperature is a bit low. It seems that her energy is not very good either. I was worried that something might be wrong with her, so I took her to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said she has anemia.Doctor's answer:
Hello, there are several possible reasons for anemia:1. It may be due to excessive umbilical cord ligation, leading to insufficient red blood cells and anemia.
2. It could be caused by issues with the blood cells themselves, resulting in anemia.
3. It may be due to a hereditary disease that causes anemia.
4. The mother may have insufficient iron during pregnancy, which can result in the baby being born with a lack of iron. Additionally, gastrointestinal problems (such as dysentery) or abnormal metabolism later on can further affect iron absorption, leading to anemia.
I hope my response is helpful to you.