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If every green vegetables has iron then what type of vegetables i will give to my baby who have hb e beta thalassemia?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Vegetables : If you are concern about green vegetable you can use orange or yellow vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes

Answered 6/2/2014

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See below: HbE/beta thalassemia is not due to iron deficiency. Supplemental iron will not correct the anemia, unless there is evidence that the baby is iron deficient. Please see your pediatrician for proper care for your baby.

Answered 6/2/2014

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