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Iron deficiency in infant
My son is 6 months old birth weight -2.750 kg and now weight-7.5 kg
It seems to have dark circles( pic attached) below eyes since he was 1.5 to 2 months old
He is otherwise active
Has good sleep entire night..and 3 naps of 1-2 hours in morning
He is a fully breastfed baby..will start solid after few days pee count is good always above 12 to sometimes 17
Is this iron deficiency? Or something of concern?
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Need to find out why pee count is sometimes 17 times???
If child has completed 6 months...then should start complementary feeding without delay..
Iron deficiency won't cause dark circles...
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visit to paeditrician will be worth it for diet advise...urine output.. routine check up etc
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Very sweet baby photo
To determine iron deficiency blood test will need to be done
Next Steps
Iron supplement can be started
Raricap dtops 05 once daily preferably on empty stomach
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Please visit, nearby pediatrician for the examination of baby , weight is normal , don't worry , if necessary baby will be started on hematinic after confirmation about anemia
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Dark circles are not due to anaemia.
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Consult a nearby paediatrician if the baby is pale.
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