Question
When can you stop taking oral iron supplements after treating nutritional iron deficiency anemia in children?
Answer
When treating nutritional iron deficiency anemia in children, oral iron supplements should be continued until the hemoglobin level in the blood returns to normal. Typically, you can consider discontinuing the medication when clinical symptoms disappear and the test results show that anemia has been corrected. After stopping the medication, iron should be supplemented through diet, while also strengthening daily care and consuming nutrients such as vitamin C and B vitamins. The specific time to stop the medication and the subsequent dietary plan should be followed under the professional guidance of a doctor.