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Is Ferrous Sulfate Recommended In Case Of Anemia And Iron Deficiency In An Infant?
my Daughter she is 17 months old she has iron deficiency anemia the found with a cbc blood scan or cbs something close that it was almost two weeks ago. Childrens and here family doc put here on ferrous sulfate 3 times a day. My daughter for almost now has had a fever over 100 and been losing her balance im really worried. she was able to take iron in her formula when she was a infant either i have skip a does of iron made 2 time a day and she really doesnt run much of one but then i dealing with the low iron. Her doc says the fever has nothing to do with iron put i have prove that it is i need help?
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
It is very unfortunate but coincidence that your baby had fever with starting of iron therapy but iron therapy does not cause fever .
You need to take care of her fever first , then start iron therapy again after subsiding of fever. Hope this time fever does not come so that you have confidence in therapy , and continue full course of therapy .
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing your baby good health.
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It is very unfortunate but coincidence that your baby had fever with starting of iron therapy but iron therapy does not cause fever .
You need to take care of her fever first , then start iron therapy again after subsiding of fever. Hope this time fever does not come so that you have confidence in therapy , and continue full course of therapy .
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing your baby good health.
• DISCLAIMER: - All the information provided here is for information purpose only , it is not a substitute for the advice of a physician after physical examination , it is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor. This information in no way establishes a doctor-patient relationship. Before acting anything based on this information do consult your doctor. I recommend that online users seek the advice of a physician who can perform an in-person physical examination
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