At first, crumbs, most young parents are faced with a disease such as low hemoglobin in the infant. This phenomenon is quite common not only among young children, but also among adults. The initial signs of low hemoglobin may already appear in the first months of a baby’s life. This blood disease has been well studied, it is understandable from a medical point of view, the physiology of the child, the causes of its occurrence, symptoms and treatment methods have been sufficiently studied.
General hemoglobin information
Low hemoglobin (in medicine - anemia, iron deficiency anemia) - this is a low content of red blood cells in the blood. The main task of the red bodies is the transfer and return of oxygen molecules to organs and tissues to obtain energy and ensure the vital functions of the body. A low hemoglobin index will adversely affect the overall development and physical condition of the infant.
In babies up to a year old, the hemoglobin in the blood should not be below 105 g / l. In children in their second year of life, anemia indicates an indicator less than 100 g / l.
Causes of hemoglobin loss by the body
There are many reasons for the decrease in red blood cells in the blood of an infant. This can be caused by factors:
- External (operations, unbalanced nutrition, anemia of a pregnant mother);
- Internal (hereditary pathology, immune, infectious diseases);
- Features of intrauterine development.
Intrauterine developmental period and the formation of the child's body completely depends on the health of the mother, the organization of its proper nutrition, the presence / absence of bad habits, hereditary diseases, etc. The reserve of iron accumulated by the newborn during intrauterine development will be enough for about the first six months. After this time, hemoglobin decreases. In the future, normal hemoglobin levels can be maintained through continued breastfeeding and proper nutrition for mother.
During artificial feeding of the baby, the level of red blood cells should be maintained with the help of special enriched baby food with the addition of complementary foods (meat, fish, fruits, juices, vegetables, vitamins), which can correct the level of hemoglobin.
It is necessary to take into account the intensive development and growth of the child in the first year of life, when significant changes occur in the growth and body weight.Accordingly, the consumption in energy production increases, which means in the production of red blood cells, which the body can not cope with for various reasons.
Conditions for the normal formation of hemoglobin
- Breastfeeding should last as long as possible.
- The diet of a nursing mother and an infant who is on artificial feeding should be balanced.
- Normal operation of the gastrointestinal tract, blood formation system.
- Lack of acquired or hereditary blood diseases.
- The presence of animal protein in food.
Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anemia
Symptoms of low hemoglobin in an infant can be divided into primary and secondary.
Unfortunately, such primary signs as: loss of appetite, constant weakness, increased fatigue, general unsatisfactory state of the child, parents do not always pay attention to.
The progression of the disease in the future can be expressed in the following external signs:
- pallor of the skin (up to an icteric shade);
- causeless increase in temperature to 37.5º;
- dark circles under the eyes;
- drowsiness;
- dizziness;
- cardiopalmus;
- dry skin.
Prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia
It is necessary to treat anemia in infants, since it will lead to oxygen starvation of the whole body, will inhibit the work of the nervous system, create the prerequisites for the lag in general and mental development, and worsen the general condition of the baby. Iron deficiency anemia can be easily prevented by balancing a child’s diet.
When breastfeeding, the baby’s need for iron will be fully satisfied up to almost 6 months due to the good digestibility of iron in milk (up to 50%), which is significantly higher than in other products. By the end of the first year of life in a child, the diet is significantly expanded, so you can adjust the amount of iron entering the body.
High iron content buckwheat, apples, beets, meat, liver, apple and pomegranate juices.
However, pomegranate juice must be diluted with water (1: 1) to avoid problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
Thus, in order to increase the level of hemoglobin in an infant, you need to eat:
- Many fruits: blueberries, apricots, dried apricots, apples, strawberries, pomegranates;
- A lot of meat: beef, turkey, liver, veal;
- Any products from wheat flour;
Treatment with anemia (low hemoglobin) drugs should be prescribed by the pediatrician.
The only recommendation is the use of iron-containing drugs in drops. Treatment of iron deficiency anemia in children is short, effective, with a positive result.
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Doctors like to scare the doctors ... both about and without!
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