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My 11 months baby is totally not interested to taking milk and solid food.she have hb e beta thall and has got 5 times transfusion.please advice...

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Eating: Have your doctor check her growth. Keep a record of her intake. Ask to see a nutritionist and possibly an occupational therapist to help with her eating. Because she has thalassemia follow up with her hematologist to insure there is not a problem with her blood being low or her iron level being high.

Answered 8/25/2014

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Dr. Neigatha Graney answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See Your Doctor NOW: 11 mos old has transfusion dependent Hg E Beta Thalassemia, a genetic disorder of hemoglobin production leading to anemia; can be mild or transfusion dependent (severe). Your baby is at risk for serious anemia & transfusion complications. A decrease in baby's appetite can indicate acute problems such as severe anemia, heart failure, iron overload, & more. See doctor NOW for exam & prompt treatment

Answered 8/31/2014

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