Question
What should be done to treat anemia in one-year-old children? What are some effective treatment methods? Please provide professional advice from a doctor.
Answer
The first step in treating anemia in one-year-old children is to determine the type of anemia. Common nutritional anemia is categorized into macrocytic anemia and microcytic anemia. Macrocytic anemia is usually caused by iron deficiency, while microcytic anemia is related to deficiencies in folic acid and Vitamin B12. For iron deficiency anemia, oral ferrous sulfate, iron gluconate, or iron sucrose can be administered. If the cause is a deficiency in folic acid and Vitamin B12, oral folic acid and Vitamin B12 or a lysine methylfolate Vitamin B12 oral solution can be given.