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Iron deficiency
Hi, my one year old baby is having an iron deficiency. His haemoglobin is 10.8. His head circumference measured by a baby doctor 2 months ago is 48cm. Please tell me what to do for his head Does he need a vitamin d supplement?
He was given bifolate syrup and alfer syrup by the doctor one week ago.
Two months ago another doctor also gave him some multivitamin, iron syrup and a 15 ml bottle of vitamin d (800).
I am giving him a good diet 3 times cowmilk (100 ml each time)plus breast feed and home cooked food
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I totally understand your concern
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Dr. G. Avinash
MBBS, MD (Pediatrics)
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Iron and vitamin D deficiency are very common in kids. So continue the daily supplements. Weight and height and exact age in months is needed to comment. Please visit a pediatrician for check up and detailed assessment
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Hello mam
I totally understand your concern.
I want to know about detailed nutrition history of baby and baby weight and other details before prescribing anything.
I can surely help you out .
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Dr Faisal Zoheb
MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn specialist )
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