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Anaemia in children teenagers | Raising Children Network Anaemia is most often caused by iron deficiency Anaemia is common in babies, children and teenagers See your GP if your child looks paler than usual and is irritable and very tired Treatment for anaemia usually involves a diet rich in iron, plus iron supplements
Anemia in Kids: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Iron is a mineral that your body needs in order to make hemoglobin Low levels of iron — often from poor dietary intake — can decrease the amount and efficiency of hemoglobin in your body
Iron deficiency - symptoms, causes, treatment prevention | healthdirect Iron plays an important role in your body If you don't get enough iron, you can develop iron deficiency Iron deficiency can cause problems such as fatigue, poor concentration and anaemia The best treatment for iron deficiency depends on the cause
Clinical Practice Guidelines : Iron deficiency Key points Serum ferritin is the most useful screening test for assessing iron stores A reduced serum ferritin (<20 μg L) indicates borderline low iron stores For most children, iron deficiency with or without anaemia can be treated safely and effectively with oral iron supplementation and dietary modification Background
Could my child have low iron? And what are my options if they do? Iron deficiency in children is often associated with vague or no symptoms, especially if it has not progressed to anaemia Symptoms can include fatigue, difficulty concentrating, poor behaviour, frequent infections, and pica (eating non-food substances such as paper, clay or soil)
Anemia in Children and Teens: Parent FAQs - HealthyChildren. org Though these symptoms may worry you, the most common causes of anemia ― such as iron deficiency ― are generally easy to treat, especially when it is detected early In addition, parents need to be aware of the steps to take to prevent this condition
Pediatric Anemia (iron-deficiency) - Childrens National Hospital At 4 to 6 months of age, the iron stored during pregnancy is at a low level And more iron is used as the infant grows The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises feeding your baby only breastmilk for the first six months But breastmilk does not have a lot of iron, so infants that are breastfed only, may not have enough iron