What foods can quickly help children recover from anemia?
Disease description:
My child is still very young, but during a recent hospital check-up, it was mentioned that the child has anemia. I would like to ask what foods can help improve the child's blood condition in daily life?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
Anemia is one of the common health problems in children, mainly caused by a lower than normal number of red blood cells or hemoglobin concentration in the body, leading to insufficient oxygen supply to tissues and organs. For the treatment of childhood anemia, dietary adjustment is an important and effective supportive method. Below are several foods that help replenish blood quickly:
1. Iron-rich foods: such as pork liver, chicken liver, lean meat (e.g., pork loin), and animal blood products. These foods contain abundant iron, which helps promote the production of hemoglobin.
2. Foods rich in vitamin C: such as citrus fruits, oranges, and kiwifruit. Vitamin C helps promote iron absorption and improves iron bioavailability.
3. Balanced diet: ensure the child receives sufficient protein, vitamins, and other minerals to support overall body health.
Medication:
1. Iron supplements: children with iron-deficiency anemia may be treated with iron supplements under a doctor's guidance, such as ferrous sulfate or ferrous fumarate. At the same time, taking vitamin C can enhance iron absorption.
2. Other medications: for megaloblastic anemia, supplementation with vitamin B12 and folic acid may be required. Specific medication use should follow medical advice.
Although dietary adjustments can help improve mild anemia, moderate to severe anemia, especially anemia caused by underlying diseases, should seek guidance and treatment from a specialist doctor and may require iron supplements or other medications, and even etiological treatment.
