Question 1

can anemia stunt your growth?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Severe anemia can definitely cause delays in growth and development in a child. There are many causes of anemia that result in varying degrees of anemia. Many types of anemia are treatable, and correcting anemia in children is essential for their growth and development.

Question 2

can sickle cell anemia retard a child's growth? can steroids help?

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Yes. Steroids-no: Growth failure and delayed puberty are common in children with scd. Most have detectable growth retardation that affects weight more than height by the age of two years. Tratment with Hydroxyurea early and close f/u is necessary.

Question 3

17 years female  of  stunted growth with 1ry amenorrhea & no sexuall charcter ( high esr & microcytic anemia )?

Accepted Answer

Endocrinologist: There are so many possibilities for the cause.  It is important that you consult with a reproductive endocrinologist to have the cause of your symptoms evaluated.  Most gyn's are not trained to do this type of evaluation.

Question 4

what can cause normocytic normochromic anemia in a 2-year-old female with a history of poor growth for the past ~6 months and autism?

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Mgt: One consideration is chronic or systemic disease states. Has she been screened for Cystic Fibrosis? A virtual consult may be arranged so that you can upload the growth chart and lab results.

Question 5

how to help my son anemia?

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Determine the Cause: 1st step is to find the cause .If iron deficient, for example, an iron supplement should help.Causes can include nutritional deficiencies, blood loss, infections or systemic disease.See your pediatrician asap to find out.

Question 6

what can i take for anemia?

Accepted Answer

Treat the Cause: Go see a doctor who can figure out why you have anemia. Then there may be a way to fix the cause and the anemia can be controlled or even eliminated but it all depends on what is the cause of your Anemia???

Question 7

causes of low anemia in men?

Accepted Answer

Low Blood Count: This is a rare situation for younger men. So, it must be taken seriously.

First would be a general sense of one's health.  Are there any chronic illnesses or infections?

Next would be if there could be a bleeding ulcer or other situation in the GI tract. 

Any good medical provider will investigate this situation fully to make sure the cause is identified and treated.

Question 8

what could i do to help anemia?

Accepted Answer

Low red blood cells: In order to make a treatment plan you need to know the cause of the anemia.

Question 9

can anemia cause pain to occur?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Many people get aches and cramps in their legs when they are anemic and can be an early sign. If there are other pathologies, such as peripheral vascular disease, then it can cause an increase in pain as well. There is also weak evidence in the literature suggesting anemia can make fibromyalgia pain worse. I hope that helps!

Question 10

what is anemia a risk factor for?

Accepted Answer

Anemia can lead to::   Ischemia, Metabolic acidosis.

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