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Iron deficiency
My son is 3yrs 5months, he is anemic due to iron deficiency. I have started giving him Amla, beetroot and carrot juice 100ml every morning on an empty stomach. Will it help with no side effects.. apart from this I also give him chicken or mutton liver weekly twice. Please advise about this juice I am not sure of making this a daily routine.
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Iron deficiency is not only nutritional but can have many other causes,better to book an online consultation or see your nearest psediatrician
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Syp Tonoferon 5ml once daily before food
And continue iron rich diet
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Depends on the severity of anaemia and symptoms he is experiencing. Iron rich foods are Green leafy vegetables, jaggery, dates and non vegetarian foods. Include them in the diet. Usually food to treat Iron deficiency will take long time. Safe Iron supplements are available. Iron in food is best absorbed with vitamin C. Some foods containing phytates inhibit Iron absorption foods like raw uncooked rice nuts and tea. Worm infestation can also cause iron deficiency. Always better to give Iron in between meals. If the child is accepting the vegetable juice without fuss it’s ok to continue. We always advise Iron supplements which are safe at low doses.
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If there is severe Iron deficiency with symptoms like irritability fatigue consult doctor immediately.
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Please visit doctor in person for detailed examination and further treatment
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Start iron supplements
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Give iron supplements
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Giving Amla beet root and carrot juice on empty stomach can irritate and causes acidity.
And giving Chicken and mutton liver weekly twice is ok but Instead you can give Syrup Tonoferon 5ml daily once on empty stomach for 1 month
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
The citrus juices you are giving only helps improving absorption of the iron
For iron deficiency your child needs iron supplementation
Kindly consult your pediatrician for the same
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
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While well-intentioned, giving a 100ml raw juice blend on an empty stomach can easily irritate a toddler's sensitive stomach and will not provide enough bioavailable iron to correct a diagnosed clinical anemia.
The high beta-carotene in carrots can also cause a yellowish skin discoloration, while filling his small stomach may decrease his appetite for a nutritious, solid breakfast.
Additionally, serving chicken or mutton liver twice a week is too frequent for a three-year-old and risks Vitamin A toxicity; this should be scaled back to once every one to two weeks.
Dietary changes alone are rarely sufficient to replenish depleted iron stores and cure established iron deficiency anemia in young children.
The child requires a pediatric consultation to prescribe an appropriate, weight-based therapeutic oral iron supplement.
A follow-up blood test should be scheduled after two to three months of treatment to monitor his hemoglobin and ferritin levels.
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