Question 1

how long does pallor associated with baby iron deficiency last?

Accepted Answer

Not long.: Iron deficiency corrects pretty quickly with iron treatment.  If the level of anemia was severe it may take longer.  I would say that the pallor should be gone when the hemoglobin is around 9 g/dl.  It takes about a week to increase the hemoglobin by 1.  For babies, i would expect to have the pallor resolved by 1 month's time certainly.  If not, things should be re-evaluated.  Good luck.

Question 2

are babies with an iron deficiency more prone to sickness?

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency by : Itself is a sickness albeit readily treatable with supplements.

Question 3

baby has iron deficiency anemia  and has fever for 3 days now. lab results show normal platelet count, low hemoglobin, high wbc. is this an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: You don't mention how old the baby is, but iron deficiency is rare before 6 months except in babies born prematurely. You don't mention how low the hemoglobin is, but unless it's very low the fever should not be a problem. If you're concerned, the doctor caring for the baby's anemia would have the best idea how concerned to be about the fever and the anemia.

Question 4

how do i know if my baby has an iron deficiency?

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Blood test: Your baby can look pale, feel tired, sleep more than usual and/or have a decreased appetite. Often times, a baby won't have any symptoms and the deficiency will be picked up via screening labs.

Question 5

which baby's more prone to iron deficiency anemia on breast feeding or formula ( cow's milk) and why ?

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Cow's milk ingestion: is associated with a higher incidence of iron deficiency.  Neither C or Breast M contain iron, but iron in the diet is absorbed more readily with BM than with CM :https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/577504.  Also, a small number of infants develop sensitivity to CM  protein, which causes trace blood loss from the intestine.  Low iron causes long term affects on learning and focus so prevent and Rx

Question 6

iron deficiency for babies what is its effect?

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See below:: Iron is necessary to make red blood cells, as well as for normal growth and development. Iron deficiency in infancy may be associated with developmental delays or behavioral problems.A full-term infant born from a healthy mother will have enough iron to support growth and development until four to six months of age. After that, iron needs to be absorbed through the diet.

Question 7

describe the features of iron deficiency in a baby.?

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Variable Sx: Babies are born with a pool of iron in their body & hemaglobin that they begin growing out of as the double/triple their weight.Deficiency leads to gradual drop in blood oxygen carrying capacity and associated decreased aleartness, activity and growth. Subtile drop in infant development (iq) has been noted with small deficiencies.Greater deficiencies can place baby in heart falure from  anemia.

Question 8

how will an iron deficiency affect my baby?

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Many symptoms: Anemia, or low iron, can cause your infant to be pale, irritable, more tired than normal, weak or have rapid heart rate or fast breathing. It can usually be prevented with a proper diet, which in a breast fed infant means using a multi-vitamin with iron daily. Formula fed infants should only receive iron fortified formula. Pediatricians test for anemia between 9-12 months, and if concerns arise.

Question 9

should i be worried about iron deficiency?

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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
Unusual cravings for non-nutritive substances, such as ice, dirt or starch
Poor appetite, e

Question 10

what may cause iron deficiency in the body?

Accepted Answer

Lack of intake : Blood loss from any part of the body.
A lack of iron in your diet.
An inability to absorb iron for any reason.
Pregnancy.

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