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A member asked:
My 6 yr old son has a pale milky reflection. i thought it was from limited sun but moms are noticing. could it be anemia, he doesn't have celiac.
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Yes, it could: See your child's physician and she/he could easily check by obtaining a complete blood count.
Answered 8/25/2013
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