The child has low hemoglobin

A child's organism is a fast-growing organism that needs various vitamins and in good nutrition. The main thing is to keep everything. This article describes a disease such as anemia or decreased hemoglobin, its main causes and treatment.

Low hemoglobin or anemia develops due to the lack of red blood cells. There are many different causes and types of anemia. Iron deficiency anemia, the most common type, is usually treated with a selected diet and tablets with iron-containing supplements. Other types of anemia that are associated with chronic diseases or cancer require more extensive treatment.

The causes of anemia include: poor nutrition, hereditary genetic defects, chronic diseases. Low hemoglobin can appear as a result of loss of blood or internal bleeding, destruction of red blood cells or inadequate production of red blood cells. This disease can be temporary or long-term and manifest in mild or severe form.

Iron deficiency is the most common cause of low hemoglobin in children. Small children from 9 to 18 months, have a high risk of developing iron deficiency anemia. This, in turn, can affect the child's mental development.

Iron deficiency anemia in infants and young children can be associated with one or more of the following factors:

  • There is no breastfeeding.
  • Use of infant formulas that are not enriched with iron.
  • The child is sitting on artificial feeding for a long time.
  • During pregnancy, a young mother suffered from anemia. It can be passed on to the child. In this case, it is necessary to take iron-containing preparations.
  • Chronic diseases.

Parents should monitor the baby's nutrition, the lack of iron can badly affect the child's future. Severe anemia can weaken growth, motor and mental development. The child has a poor concentration of attention and decreased activity.

Symptoms of anemia depend on the severity of the condition. Anemia can occur without symptoms and it can be detected only during a medical examination, which includes a blood test. In a child, low hemoglobin can be detected by the following symptoms:

  • Weakness and fatigue are the most common symptoms of anemia. Even a deficiency of iron without anemia can reduce the performance in children.
  • Exertional dyspnea
  • Heart palpitations
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Irritability and frequent mood swings
  • Pale skin

For children with low hemoglobin oral preparations with iron supplements are better suited, if diet and proper nutritionWere not crowned with success. Such drugs do not help if anemia is not associated with iron deficiency. If you suspect an anemia in a child, it is better to see a doctor right away.