Question
My baby often seems lackluster, and when we went to the hospital for a check-up, it was found that the baby has insufficient Qi and blood, with symptoms of anemia. How should we handle iron deficiency anemia in infants?
Answer
Iron deficiency anemia in infants is mainly related to insufficient intake of complementary foods. Firstly, dietary therapy is recommended, suggesting that you can give your baby more iron-rich foods such as animal liver and blood clots. If dietary supplementation is not ideal, iron-fortified herbal remedies can be considered. Different causes can lead to different symptoms, so patients need to quickly go to a regular three-level A hospital for systematic and standardized examinations to receive appropriate treatment. In addition, patients should maintain regular lifestyles, do well in cold prevention and warmth preservation, eat more light and soft foods in daily meals, ensure good ventilation, and drink more hot water.