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My daughter 15 has iron def anemia she has tiny pinpoint red and purple dots on her arms that come and go, unusal nosebleeds & upper left abdominal pain. her hemoglobin or iron levels are 6 not sure on the other test results. are her symptoms normal?
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Her symptoms and signs are suggestive of low platelet count/dysfunction in addition to anemia. I would recommend a consultation with a blood disease specialist.
Answered 1/21/2023
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Low hemoglobin and bleeding tendency are reasons for concern, and you should consult her pediatrician at the earliest.
Answered 1/23/2023
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