the count is 11.8, where it should be 15
2006-09-05 00:27:05 · 9 answers · asked by nick 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
The Hb level varies from 12 to 14 in an adult. For a 8 year old child 11.8 doesn't sound so bad. The level of Hb varies greatly in relation to the diet. Green vegetables don't always do the trick. The child must eat meat for it contains the greatest amount of iron.
If the child doesn't suffer from a blood disease or any condition that affects the level of Hb, a Hb of 11.8 is just fine.
2006-09-05 10:04:04 · answer #1 · answered by Dr_D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should treat the cause you should do stool , urine analysis, it will be helpful.then u adjust the child meals to contain iron rich foods as fruits an fresh vegetables also liver and molasses.then you would use vitamin c supplement and iron supplements with appetizers if it needs . at last HBO count is less than 7mg it will need blood transfusion
2006-09-06 01:52:27 · answer #2 · answered by dania doctor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the count is not bad for a child.
Well to increase the Hb count you can give your child good quality DATES or DATE SYRUP which is rich in iron content. so u can give 2 teaspoons or 2 dates per day. this will do wonders.
2006-09-05 15:31:10 · answer #3 · answered by Jacuti 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iron supplements may be necessary as a short-term solution.
Does the child eat normally and a does it get a reasonably balanced diet, including iron sources such as meat, fish, eggs, beans, nuts and veggies?
What did the GP recommend?
2006-09-05 00:34:56 · answer #4 · answered by helene_thygesen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u take your child to a child specialist and he will guide u properly.My son had the problem and it was suggested by the doctor that my son has to take some tonic till he will be 14 years old. And he is fine today.
2006-09-05 00:49:32 · answer #5 · answered by Bharathi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think ur child is quite normal in hb count. it varies between 11 to 15. give him with fruits especially dates r good in iron. green leafy vegetables, jaggery, meat, fish, eggs r good in iron. try it.
2006-09-06 22:58:08 · answer #6 · answered by smilez 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can go for fruits which are rich in iron & green vegetables.use of allopathy medicines for long time has some side effects.
2006-09-05 06:30:55 · answer #7 · answered by krs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u may go for fruit and vegetable juices rich in iron like carrot , apple , GHIA,spinach or in extreme cases u can go for iron supplements, but i dont think u r in need of one. else go for YOGA and be happy.
2006-09-05 00:39:37 · answer #8 · answered by harshul t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its low, see a pediatrician
2006-09-06 23:09:09 · answer #9 · answered by Dr.Gagan Saini 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋