What to do if your child's hemoglobin is low

In order to ensure the healthy growth of children, regular physical exercise is necessary. After examining children, some health doctors concluded that the children's hemoglobin level was low. This phenomenon is related to malnutrition, hormonal imbalance, etc. The hemoglobin level needs to be increased in time, otherwise it will cause anemia and hypoxia. So, what should we do if our child’s hemoglobin is low? How to increase hemoglobin levels?

Causes of low hemoglobin

1. Malnutrition: This is the most common factor. It is most common in pregnant women, children, and women who are losing weight or have a poor diet (lack of iron, folic acid, vitamins, and minerals).

2. Excessive bleeding: such as hemorrhoids, heavy bleeding during childbirth, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, menorrhagia, etc. can also cause excessive iron loss.

3. Hormonal imbalance: Sometimes reduced thyroid function can cause the body's metabolic rate to drop, and the patient will feel tired and drowsy, which is also an important factor.

4. Illness: Chronic diseases such as spleen or pernicious anemia, renal failure caused by long-term infection, cancer, intestinal infection and autoimmune diseases, etc.

5. Others: Some drugs may have side effects on red blood cells, such as chemotherapy drugs or radiotherapy.

How to Increase Hemoglobin

1. Supplement protein-containing foods

Iron and protein can synthesize hemoglobin. You can eat more high-protein foods. One type is animal protein such as milk, meat, poultry, eggs, fish, and shrimp; the other type is soybeans, soybeans, lima beans, and black beans.

2. Eat foods rich in iron

Eat more foods rich in iron. One type is animal liver, red meat (beef, lamb) and egg yolk, which are animal foods with high iron content. Black fungus, shiitake mushrooms, rapeseed, jujube, walnut kernels, etc. are representatives of plant foods with high iron content.

3. Fruits and vegetables promote the body’s absorption of iron

In addition to supplementing iron from meals, you can also eat more fruits. Because fruits are rich in vitamin C, citric acid and malic acid, these organic acids can form complexes with iron, thereby increasing the solubility of iron in the intestine and facilitating iron absorption. In addition, cooking in an iron pan can also help to supplement iron to a certain extent.

4. Take iron, folic acid and vitamin B12 supplements

The body needs folic acid and vitamin B12 for iron absorption, both of which help increase hemoglobin levels. But be careful not to consume iron supplements in excess, otherwise it will irritate the stomach and intestines and cause constipation and other problems. It is best to consult a doctor before starting any supplement.