What causes anemia in children? What should I do if my child has anemia?

Usually many children will have symptoms of anemia, and there are many reasons for children's anemia. So here we need to understand what causes children's anemia? What should we do if children have anemia?

Most cases of anemia in children are caused by improper diet, which is related to insufficient iron intake. Anemia in children is a common clinical condition and can be treated by taking appropriate blood-enriching drugs. The drugs should be taken under the guidance of a doctor. Try to eat iron-rich foods and avoid picky eating. It may also be related to related diseases such as gastroduodenal diseases. Children grow and develop very fast, and the iron reserves are used up but cannot be supplied in time, which is also an important cause of anemia in children. Clinically, anemia is mainly divided into iron deficiency anemia, megaloblastic anemia, etc. according to the different causes.

If it is only mild anemia, you can use diet therapy. Eat more iron-containing foods, such as black fungus, egg yolk, lean meat, animal, chicken liver, pork liver, pig blood, red dates, etc. At the same time, eat more vegetables and fruits containing vitamin C, such as kiwi, green vegetables, strawberries, oranges, vitamin C is conducive to the absorption and utilization of iron in the body. Anemia has iron deficiency anemia, so it is best to take your baby to check whether the baby has iron deficiency anemia, and then give the baby some iron supplements. Anemia is also related to the usual diet. Malnutrition can also lead to anemia, so you should eat more nutritious food, and the food should be nutritionally balanced, and don't be picky eaters.

Anemia in children can cause a decrease in the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells, leading to multiple organ damage. If the child's respiratory system is damaged, in severe cases, there will be frequent episodes of shortness of breath, leading to respiratory infections. Children with damaged digestive systems will suffer from anorexia, nausea, abdominal pain and bloating, leading to malnutrition and growth retardation. If the child's cardiovascular system is involved, rapid arrhythmias and anemic heart disease will also occur, and severe cases may lead to congestive heart failure. The hazards of anemia in children involve all systems of the body, such as the nervous system, which may cause dizziness, headaches, frequent dreams, memory loss, and lack of concentration. In addition, for children, it may affect growth and development and lead to mental retardation. For the respiratory and circulatory systems, symptoms of accelerated and deepened breathing, palpitations, and shortness of breath may occur after exercise. Anemia causes damage to the child's digestive system, which will cause decreased appetite, indigestion, irregular bowel movements, and other hazards.

Children with anemia can be diagnosed by looking at the hemoglobin count and blood protein in the routine blood test. If the number of the two indicators is reduced, it may be anemia. Other indicators can also be used to understand whether there is iron deficiency anemia. Generally, children with anemia are iron-deficiency anemia. If a child has iron deficiency anemia, it is necessary to supplement the child in time. Anemia is likely to lead to low immunity. Blood-enriching drugs can be used under the guidance of a doctor. In the usual diet, children should eat more iron-rich foods and pay attention to their adequate nutrition.