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Iron deficiency anemia - children



Red blood cells, target cells
Red blood cells, target cells
Formed elements of blood
Formed elements of blood
Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin


Iron deficiency anemia - children

Alternative Names:

Anemia - iron deficiency - children
Symptoms:

Note: There may be no symptoms if anemia is mild.


Signs and tests:
  • Low hematocrit and hemoglobin (red blood cell measures)
  • Small red blood cells
  • Low serum ferritin (serum iron) level
  • High iron binding capacity (TIBC) in the blood
  • Blood in stool  (visible or microscopic)



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