Question
What are the symptoms of iron deficiency in children?
Answer
Iron deficiency in children can easily lead to a variety of symptoms, including:
- Fatigue
- Pale skin and nails
- Cold hands and feet
- Reduced immunity and resistance to infection
- Delayed growth and development, intellectual impairment
- Rapid heartbeat
- Decreased appetite
- Dizziness Iron-rich foods include:
- Animal products: such as liver, kidneys, tongue, cuttlefish, jellyfish, shrimp roe, egg yolks, etc.
- Plant products: such as sesame seeds, seaweed, black fungus, nori, mushrooms, soybeans, black beans, bean curd sticks, red bean curdle, celery, spinach, dates, sunflower seeds, walnuts, etc. If you suspect your child has iron deficiency, it is recommended to seek medical attention for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.