HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

3 Year Old, Hair Fall, Constipation, Dark Circles Under Eyes. Blood Test Shows Low Iron. Suggestions?

my 3 yr old granddaughter has sudden hair loss and has suffered severe consipation since she was 8 months old. The dr did a blood test her iron was a little low (but not low enough for treatment) but otherwise everything is normal. She also looks tired, often with dark circles under her eyes. im truly worried about her and would appriciate any advice/information that may help me understand what the problem might be.
Thu, 22 Nov 2012
Report Abuse
Pediatrician 's  Response
Hi

How is she regards to her activity, food intake, weight and height?

Have you checked her thyroid profile anytime? Low thyroid hormones can present with severe constipation, hair fall etc. But they do have other problems like low intellect, dry skin, low appetite, excessive weight gain etc.

Constipation from 8 months- needs to be addressed as chronic constipation will result in anal fissures, which may bleed and produce low hemoglobin. Also anal fissures will again result in holding while passing stools that may aggravate the constipation.
So lot of fluids and fibre should be added in her diet.
Say no to junk food.
Ask your doctor for stool softeners.
At home you may give her plenty of fresh home made juices.
And give her a nutritious diet- with pulses, eggs, vegetables and fruits.
Green leafy vegetables, dates, water melon, pumpkin etc are rich in iron too.

If constipation does not improve after diet modification and stool softeners too, she needs to be evaluated further.
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Alopecia


Loading Online Doctors....
3 Year Old, Hair Fall, Constipation, Dark Circles Under Eyes. Blood Test Shows Low Iron. Suggestions?

Hi How is she regards to her activity, food intake, weight and height? Have you checked her thyroid profile anytime? Low thyroid hormones can present with severe constipation, hair fall etc. But they do have other problems like low intellect, dry skin, low appetite, excessive weight gain etc. Constipation from 8 months- needs to be addressed as chronic constipation will result in anal fissures, which may bleed and produce low hemoglobin. Also anal fissures will again result in holding while passing stools that may aggravate the constipation. So lot of fluids and fibre should be added in her diet. Say no to junk food. Ask your doctor for stool softeners. At home you may give her plenty of fresh home made juices. And give her a nutritious diet- with pulses, eggs, vegetables and fruits. Green leafy vegetables, dates, water melon, pumpkin etc are rich in iron too. If constipation does not improve after diet modification and stool softeners too, she needs to be evaluated further.