What causes anemia in children?
Disease description:
The child is always a picky eater and doesn't eat well. After examination, anemia was found. What causes anemia in children?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Heyang
Common causes of anemia in children typically include family history, age, and nutritional history.
1. Family history: Some children develop anemia due to genetic factors. If anemia is present in the immediate family or close relatives, the child has a higher likelihood of developing anemia.
2. Age and nutritional history: In newborns, anemia is usually caused by hemolysis. In children aged six months to three years, iron deficiency is a common cause of anemia. Insufficient nutritional intake, combined with rapid growth and inadequate feeding, may lead to iron deficiency. Additionally, diseases of the digestive system or renal and muscular disorders can result in excessive iron loss, leading to anemia.
