What is the cause of anemia in a nine-month-old child?

The birth of every baby brings new hope to every family, so the healthy growth of the baby is a common new life for every baby’s parents. Every parent cares for and protects their young baby all the time, watching their baby's every move every day, and the baby's emotions always touch the mother's heart. However, most inexperienced mothers do not understand the causes and symptoms of the disease and do not know what to do. So what are the symptoms and causes of anemia in nine-month-old children?

Iron deficiency in babies often leads to iron deficiency anemia

1. General manifestations

The skin and mucous membranes become progressively pale, most obviously on the lips, oral mucosa, eyelids, nail beds, and palms, accompanied by lack of energy, poor response to the surrounding environment, sometimes irritability, dizziness, tinnitus, memory loss, and other discomforts.

Fatigue, drowsiness and weakness are the earliest symptoms of anemia

2. Performance of other systems

Digestive system: loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal distension or constipation. In severe cases, there is pica (eating paper scraps, coal slag, etc.).

Respiratory and circulatory system: Due to lack of oxygen, there may be compensatory breathing and increased heart rate, which is more obvious after activity or crying. In severe cases, heart murmurs, heart enlargement and even heart failure may occur.

Reduced immune function: susceptible to various infections. T lymphocyte function is weakened and the bactericidal ability of granulocytes is reduced.

Enlargement of the liver, spleen, and lymph nodes: Due to extramedullary hematopoietic reaction, the liver, spleen, and lymph nodes may be slightly enlarged. The older the patient is, the longer the course of the disease, and the more severe the anemia, the more obvious the enlargement.

Cardiovascular system manifestations: palpitations and shortness of breath after activities are the most common, and some people experience heart failure. Central nervous system: headache, dizziness, tinnitus, inattention, drowsiness. Urogenital system manifestations: severe anemia, mild proteinuria, increased nocturia. Others: dry skin and fur, sallow complexion, emaciation, etc.

reason

Anemia in nine-month-old children is mostly caused by lack of sufficient iron in the food.

Sometimes babies are accidentally exposed to lead used in paint and develop anemia from lead poisoning. Lead in toys and paint on iron railings can also cause poisoning and anemia. If children have the above-mentioned toxic items around them, they should be sent to the hospital for examination.

Children suffering from hookworm disease may develop severe anemia. When eating vegetables that are not fertilized with chemical fertilizers, be sure to check for worm eggs in the feces.

Children with chronic nephritis may also develop anemia. If anemia is suspected, do not forget to do a urine routine test.

Many infants and young children suffer from iron and vitamin deficiency due to excessive dependence on milk. Iron is a basic element for hematopoiesis, and some vitamins are substances that promote iron absorption. Iron deficiency can cause children to be weak, sleepy, and tired, and develop iron deficiency anemia.

After reading the above introduction to the causes and symptoms of anemia in nine-month-old babies, I think everyone should have understood that there are many reasons for anemia in babies, so mothers should pay special attention to their baby’s diet and life. Identify the symptoms of anemia in your baby and seek solutions to improve the condition. Spend more time on food to reduce and prevent the occurrence of diseases.