Symptoms of anemia in children

summary

This is a common disease in childhood. The hemoglobin content in the blood of sick children is lower than that of normal people. The standard currently used in our country: children with hemoglobin content < 110g / L (under 6 years old) and < 120g / L (above 6 years old) are anemia patients. Anemia in childhood is mostly nutritional anemia, mainly due to the lack of iron or essential elements for the synthesis of hemoglobin (such as folic acid, vitamin B12). Symptoms of anemia in children? Symptoms of anemia in children

Symptoms of anemia in children

Appearance: the appearance of a child with anemia is very bloodless: the skin mucosa (face, lips) is pale, and the fingernails of hands and feet (toes) are dim. In addition, their hair will be very dry, lost the luster of the past, and their eyes will not have the luster of health.

Digestive system: in addition to appearance, children suffering from anemia also appear abnormal in digestive system: mainly manifested as loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, abdominal distention, constipation, etc. What's more, there is a PICA: a preference for earth, wall covering, etc.

Mental state and intelligence: the mental state of patients is often poor. They often have headache, dizziness, fatigue, malaise or irritability, difficult to concentrate, some patients will appear emotional phenomenon, intelligence will even decline.

matters needing attention

Correct partial food: partial food children, of course, can not absorb comprehensive nutrition. If a child has a partial diet, parents should correct it in time. Encourage children to eat comprehensive food, especially foods rich in iron, vitamin B12 and folic acid, such as animal viscera, green vegetables, beans, fish, eggs, etc.