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Anemia is one of the more common blood disorders. It occurs when the level of healthy red blood cells (RBCs) in the body becomes too low. This can lead to health problems because RBCs contain hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to the body's tissues. Anemia can cause a variety of complications, including fatigue and stress on bodily organs.   Among many other causes, … [Read more...] about What is anemia?

Currently, there is no way to prevent anemia due to genetic defects affecting the production of RBCs or hemoglobin. And preventing anemia depends on its cause.   However, as a father, you can take steps to help prevent iron deficiency, the most common form of anemia. Before following any of these suggestions, be sure to talk them over with your children's doctor: … [Read more...] about Preventing Anemia

Fathers must keep in mind that the type, cause, and severity of their children’s anemia will determine what kind of care is needed. Rest assured, though, that children often tolerate anemia much better than adults.   In general, a child with significant anemia may tire more easily than other children and therefore need to limit activity levels. Make sure that your kids’ … [Read more...] about Tips for caring when your children have anemia

If a certain medication appears to be the cause, your children’s doctor may discontinue it or replace it with something else - unless the benefit of the drug outweighs this side effect.   Anemia caused by an infection will usually improve when the infection passes or is treated.   Depending on the cause, treatment for more severe or chronic forms of anemia may … [Read more...] about More treatments for anemia

Treatment for anemia depends on its cause. So it's important for fathers not to assume that any symptoms your children may be having are due to iron deficiency. Be sure to have your children checked by a doctor.   If your children do have iron deficiency anemia, the doctor may prescribe medication as drops (for infants) or as a liquid or tablet (for older children), and … [Read more...] about Treatments for Anemia