Iron is involved in the production of hemoglobin in our body and is related to the formation and maturation of red blood cells; it affects the immune function; it affects the nervous system, plays a key role in brain development, and has an effect on cognitive ability, behavioral ability and memory. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to iron intake in daily diet, especially for younger children. Now the pharmacist will show you how to do it from the following aspects: 1. What causes iron deficiency anemia in children? Iron deficiency anemia can occur at any age, but is more common in children aged 6 months to 2 years. There are two main causes: insufficient intake and excessive consumption. Insufficient intake is mainly due to inadequate feeding and insufficient iron content in complementary foods; Excessive consumption is mostly caused by disease. 2. What are the clinical manifestations of children with iron deficiency anemia? Pale skin and mucous membranes, fatigue, irritability, loss of appetite, etc. 3. How to diagnose anemia in babies? Take blood from the fingertip to test hemoglobin. It is normal for children under 6 years old to have a hemoglobin level greater than 110g/L. 90-109g/L is mild anemia, 60-89g/L is moderate anemia, 30-59g/L is severe anemia, and 30-59g/L is very severe anemia. |
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