Question
My daughter gave birth to premature twins, and the two babies have been born for two months. They were checked for anemia in the hospital, and their hemoglobin level was 83. The doctor recommended a blood transfusion. Can they avoid the transfusion? Are there better solutions?
Answer
Anemia is a common symptom in children, and it’s crucial to first identify the cause of anemia before considering a blood transfusion. Nutritional iron deficiency anemia can often be treated and reversed with iron supplementation. If pneumonia is present along with anemia, a blood transfusion may be necessary.