What Medication Should a 15-Year-Old Anemic Child Take?

Question

My child often feels dizzy and lightheaded, especially when busy, and is particularly prone to fatigue, showing signs of anemia. What medication should a 15-year-old with iron-deficiency anemia take?

Answer

Iron-deficiency anemia is recommended to be treated with oral iron supplements. Avoid drinking tea while taking the medication to prevent the iron from precipitating with tannic acid and not being absorbed. Complementary treatment includes enhancing nutrition and increasing the intake of iron-rich foods. Anemic individuals should pay attention to consuming more high-protein, vitamin-rich foods, and iron-rich diets in their daily meals. Beneficial fruits include apples, jujubes, lychees, bananas, etc. Additionally, foods like black fungus, mushrooms, black soybeans, and sesame seeds should be consumed more frequently as they are beneficial for nourishing the blood.