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What Causes Extreme Lethargy In A Child?

my grandson, 3 next month, has the following symptoms: extreme lethargy (sleeps 15 hours), was anemic in mid-April and has taken meds & levels are better, diminished appetite, skin is very pale. All blood work has checked out okay, as well as chest xrays. His pediatrician is diligently looking for answers, but nothing yet. Could it be something in his home environment. He was very ill most of April with bronchial infection mixed with flu.
Tue, 1 Aug 2017
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Please be advised to get your grandson's serum lead levels checked.Living in homes constructed before 1980s have increased risk of lead exposure.

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Dr.Lekshmi
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What Causes Extreme Lethargy In A Child?

Hello, Thank you for trusting HCM Please be advised to get your grandson s serum lead levels checked.Living in homes constructed before 1980s have increased risk of lead exposure. Hope this answers your question Please address further questions here regards Dr.Lekshmi