What to Do If a Baby Has Anemia?

Question

My friend’s child has been looking particularly pale lately, and they went to the hospital where the doctor said there is a severe case of anemia. So, I want to know what should be done when a baby has severe anemia?

Answer

To address a baby’s anemia, it’s important to determine the type of anemia, which requires routine blood tests and a series of anemia-related checks. If it’s iron deficiency anemia, the treatment primarily involves iron supplementation; if it’s megaloblastic anemia, it may be due to insufficient intake of folic acid and vitamin B12, which can be appropriately supplemented. Additionally, it’s advisable to consume more iron-rich foods such as egg yolks, lean meat, spinach, and sesame paste, and to have regular blood tests to monitor hemoglobin levels.