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A member asked:

If hg is normal and ferritin is low , would you give iron supplement for kids? and if yes , which kind of iron is preferred ?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You must: consult with your Pediatrician. The decision of when to treat with iron and what supplement is used is, best decided by a Pediatric specialist preferably with a knowledge of your child. Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 7/27/2019

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