What Are the Symptoms of Iron Deficiency in Babies?

Question

What Are the Symptoms of Iron Deficiency in Babies?

Answer

When a child is iron-deficient, they may exhibit symptoms such as lack of energy, a pale complexion, and lips, as well as peripheral circulation disorders (such as nails turning white when pressed and taking longer to return to normal color upon release). If a child shows these symptoms, it is advisable to consider the possibility of anemia. It is recommended to have the child undergo a routine blood test to determine the type of anemia. If it is iron-deficiency anemia, iron supplements such as oral iron tablets can be administered. Additionally, in daily life, it is important to increase the intake of iron-rich foods, such as pork blood (which is rich in trace elements and contains low cholesterol), and to increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables to avoid picky eating and dietary preferences.