What are 5 symptoms of anemia?

Symptoms

• Fatigue.
• Weakness.
• Pale or yellowish skin.
• Irregular heartbeats.
• Shortness of breath.
• Dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Chest pain.
• Cold hands and feet.

How can you detect anemia?

To diagnose anemia, your doctor is likely to ask you about your medical and family history, perform a physical exam, and run the following tests:

1. Complete blood count (CBC). A CBC is used to count the number of blood cells in a sample of your blood.
2. A test to determine the size and shape of your red blood cells.

What causes child anemia?

Diet low in iron, or some vitamins or minerals. Surgery or accident with blood loss. Long-term illnesses, such as infections, or kidney or liver disease. Family history of an inherited type of anemia, such as sickle cell anemia.

How do you check for anemia?

What should I do if my child is anemic?

If your child has iron-deficiency anemia:

1. Make sure your child takes the iron supplements exactly as prescribed.
2. Include iron-rich foods in the family’s diet.
3. Serve fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C or a glass of orange juice at mealtimes.
4. Talk to a dietitian or your doctor if your child is a vegetarian.

What happens if a child is low on iron?

Overall lack of energy and fatigue. Pale appearance as hemoglobin levels drop. Nails that appear brittle, tongue that looks redder than normal and/or cracks on the side of the mouth. Poor appetite or a craving to eat non-food items like ice, dirt, paint or starch.

How do you feel if your iron is low?

Iron deficiency anemia signs and symptoms may include:

• Extreme fatigue.
• Weakness.
• Pale skin.
• Chest pain, fast heartbeat or shortness of breath.
• Headache, dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Cold hands and feet.
• Inflammation or soreness of your tongue.
• Brittle nails.

What foods should be avoided with anemia?

Foods to avoid

• tea and coffee.
• milk and some dairy products.
• foods that contain tannins, such as grapes, corn, and sorghum.
• foods that contain phytates or phytic acid, such as brown rice and whole-grain wheat products.
• foods that contain oxalic acid, such as peanuts, parsley, and chocolate.

How can I raise my child’s iron level?

How Can I Help My Child Get Enough Iron?

1. beef, pork, poultry, and seafood.
2. tofu.
3. dried beans and peas.
4. dried fruits.
5. leafy dark green vegetables.
6. iron-fortified breakfast cereals and breads.