1-Year-Old-11-Month-Old Daughter with Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron and Calcium Supplementation Unsuccessful! Fontanel Not Closed, Seeking Professional Opinion

A 1-year-and-11-month-old daughter has been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia, despite undergoing iron and calcium supplementation, the effects have been insignificant. Additionally, the child’s fontanel has not closed, measuring approximately 0.5*0.5cm. Although iron and calcium supplementation has been initiated, the results have been unsatisfactory.
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How to Supplement Iron for Pediatric Anemia?

My child has been experiencing pediatric anemia for some time, and as parents, we are very worried. We hope the doctor can give us some advice. According to the test results, the child mainly has inflammation, and controlling infection is the key at present. If the child has iron deficiency anemia, I suggest taking polysaccharide iron and vitamin C orally, and also consuming more lean meat in daily meals, as these foods are rich in iron. Moreover, getting more sunlight can also help supplement trace elements for the child. It is recommended that you go to a regular hospital for a check-up.
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