Can coughing in children lead to anemia?

Can coughing in children lead to anemia?

Coughing in children generally does not lead to anemia, which may be caused by other factors.

Anemia in children refers to the amount of hemoglobin or the number of red blood cells per unit volume of blood being lower than normal. Common types of anemia in children include iron deficiency anemia, megaloblastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, etc., which can be treated symptomatically according to the cause.

1. Iron deficiency anemia in children: It is a microcytic hypochromic anemia caused by iron deficiency in the body, and the synthesis of hemoglobin is reduced. The cause may be related to long-term dietary iron deficiency or rapid growth. It is also possible that it is caused by long-term vomiting or diarrhea. After the disease occurs, it may cause symptoms such as pale skin and mucous membranes and inattention. Ferrous fumarate granules and ferrous gluconate syrup can be used under the guidance of a doctor to relieve symptoms.

2. Megaloblastic anemia in children: The cause may be related to severe partial eclipse, chronic diarrhea, and rapid growth and development. After the disease, children may have symptoms such as pale skin and loss of appetite. Lysine vitamin B12 granules, folic acid tablets and other drugs can be used under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Hemolytic anemia in children: The red blood cell damage is accelerated due to various reasons, and the bone marrow hematopoietic function is insufficient to compensate. It is mainly related to the defects of the red blood cells themselves. It may also be the cause of red blood cell abnormalities. It can cause symptoms such as pale skin and lips, fatigue in children. Prednisolone acetate injection, hydrocortisone injection, etc. can be used under the guidance of a doctor to relieve the symptoms.

During the recovery period, you should change bad eating habits and avoid being picky or partial to certain foods.