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My toddlers iron level at 9.1 and low hemoglobin consistently even although he eats a diet rich in iron and vit c. what can cause this?
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Needs iron supplemen: Your son seems to have an iron deficiency anemia and needs iron supplement. Iron rich diet does not provide enough iron to elevate his hemoglobin level and replete iron reserve. Check with his pediatrician.
Answered 1/22/2015
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