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In many cases, doctors don't diagnose anemia until they run blood tests as part of a routine physical examination. A complete blood count (CBC) may indicate that there are fewer red blood cells than normal. Other diagnostic tests may include: Blood smear examination: Blood is smeared on a glass slide for microscopic examination of RBCs, which can sometimes indicate the … [Read more...] about Diagnosing Anemia

Fathers should realize that, in infants and preschool children, iron deficiency anemia can result in developmental delays and behavioral disturbances, such as decreased motor activity and problems with social interaction and attention to tasks.   Recent research indicates that developmental problems may persist into and beyond school age if the iron deficiency is not … [Read more...] about What are the risks associated with anemia?

Other common signs of anemia include: irritability fatigue dizziness, lightheadedness, and a rapid heartbeat Depending on what's causing the anemia, fathers should also look out for symptoms such as: jaundice (yellow-tinged skin) a yellowing of the whites of the eyes an enlarged spleen dark tea-colored urine. … [Read more...] about Other common signs of anemia

Here is an interesting study for dads who believe a trip to the doctor suffices to help kids recover from illness. Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine reports that doctors fail to diagnose flu in a vast majority of children suffering from it, thus depriving them of medicines to shorten their illness and keep it from spreading to others. Click here to read … [Read more...] about Advice for dads: Study reports failure to detect flu in kids

While it can be alarming for dads when kids vomit, it is not always serious. Kids vomit for a variety of reasons, but if vomiting continues, your first concern should be to replace the fluids that your kid is losing. Click here to read more about vomiting in kids. … [Read more...] about Vomiting in kids: Advice for dads