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Do Anemic Children Have Increased Chances Of Infections?

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Posted on Wed, 27 Dec 2023
Question: Hello,

My son 16 months is very prone to diseases like every month he is sick. Please refer the attached report for your reference.

Thanks.
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Answered by Dr. Arun (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:

Anaemic needs iron supplements

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

The report shoes your baby is anemic . Hemoglobin is low and smear report is suggestive of iron deficiency.

Anaemic children are per se more prone to infections. That could the main reason why your child is falling sick frequently.
I would suggest the following:

1. Give iron-rich foods like ragi, dates, spinach, non-veg etc.
2. I also prescribe iron supplements like Dexorange once daily for at least 3 months for such babies in my clinic
3. Also, deworm with Albendazole.

Discuss these tips with your paediatrician and start medicines after a complete checkup by your doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Arun, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
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Do Anemic Children Have Increased Chances Of Infections?

Brief Answer: Anaemic needs iron supplements Detailed Answer: Hi, The report shoes your baby is anemic . Hemoglobin is low and smear report is suggestive of iron deficiency. Anaemic children are per se more prone to infections. That could the main reason why your child is falling sick frequently. I would suggest the following: 1. Give iron-rich foods like ragi, dates, spinach, non-veg etc. 2. I also prescribe iron supplements like Dexorange once daily for at least 3 months for such babies in my clinic 3. Also, deworm with Albendazole. Discuss these tips with your paediatrician and start medicines after a complete checkup by your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Arun, Pediatrician, Pulmonology