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What are treatment options for a child with anemia?

My 14-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with anemia. How can I help her? What are treatment options for a child with anemia?

1 Answer

Depends on the cause of the anemia. Iron deficiency is relatively benign and usually treated with oral iron supplements, but there are other causes, so your doctor should do a thorough work-up to determine the cause of the anemia and define an appropriate course of treatment.