He is 3 years old. His haemoglobin is 6.2 due to iron deficiency. The medicines for iron causes him constipation. Doctor has suggested to take iron rich diet. Shud v follow it. Or need to do something else also.

Constipation

Iron Deficiency Anemia

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Dr. SettyGeneral Physician38yrs exp

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Give him greens, colored vegs, iron does not cause constipation on the contrary it helps pass motion.

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Dr. Nilesh M JoshiAlternative Medicine Specialist17yrs exp

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Hello, require iron, protein, vitamins, especially folic acid and vitamin b12. This need to build hemoglobin. Fresh fruits or juice, salad, vegetable soup, milk, almonds, steam vegetable, buttermilk, sprouts al-alfalfa or mung bean, adequate sleep, body massage twice a week alfalfa superior 1 teaspoonful twice a day stay healthy.

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