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In the early stages, the baby may not have any major symptoms. However, due to anemia, the baby's body looks a little pale. Children get tired easily. There is an aversion to food.
When the child is brought to the doctor with the symptoms that are fading day by day, it is initially thought that the child is suffering from anemia. If the hemoglobin level in the baby's blood is below normal, the baby is considered to be suffering from anemia.
The cause of anemia
Iron deficiency is one of the major causes of anemia in children. In addition, hereditary disorders such as thalassemia, worm infections, impaired blood cell production for some reason, long-term kidney disease, and even cancer can cause anemia in a child's body.
The main causes of iron deficiency anemia in children are:
Premature birth and low birth weight (birth weight 2,500 grams or less)
Not to drink breast milk after birth
Worm infections
Even after the baby is six months old, continue breastfeeding for a long time without any other food.
Symptoms of anemia
In the early stages, the baby may not have any major symptoms. However, due to anemia, the baby's body looks a little pale. Children get tired easily. There is an aversion to food. In addition, long-term anemia can hinder a child's mental development. The baby may have trouble breathing. The sound can be heard while breathing. If these symptoms occur, a doctor's advice should be taken immediately.
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What to do to prevent anemia
The child should develop the habit of eating green vegetables, liver and fruits.
For the first six months after birth, the baby should be exclusively breastfed. If you are underweight at birth, you should give iron medicine from the age of six weeks to three months on the advice of a doctor.
The child should be given deworming at regular intervals. Emphasis should be placed on cleanliness.
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