Question
My child has been diagnosed with autoimmune hemolytic anemia and the doctor has recommended hormone treatment. What are your views on the impact of this treatment on the child’s future growth and development?
Answer
Children or adolescents who have been on long-term treatment with corticosteroids should be closely monitored for potential risks such as increased osteoporosis, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, glaucoma, and cataracts. Hormone treatment is an effective method for this type of anemia, although other methods such as traditional Chinese medicine are also viable. However, it should be noted that traditional Chinese medicine may have a greater impact on children and may require a combination with a small amount of hormone.