Question
Is a baby’s white of the eye blue a symptom of chronic iron deficiency anemia?
Answer
The white of the eye turning blue, medically known as blue sclera, is a result of chronic iron deficiency. Iron deficiency can make the sclera thinner, leading to the blue appearance of the whites of the eyes. This condition may be caused by deficiency in both Qi and blood, suggesting treatment with Ten Full Tonifying Decoction and consuming iron-rich foods such as pork liver and spinach to promote milk production and replenish hemoglobin.