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Posted On : 05 Apr 2002

Can a 2yrs old child having Thalessemia minor also have concomitant Iron deficiency? Will giving Iron supplements in this situation lead to Iron overload?

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Answer Discussion :

Priyanka Arora

yes, the 2 yr. old can have concomitant iron deficiency. iron supplements should not lead to iron overload as this child should never need blood transfusions, which are the main cause of iron overload.

23 years ago

Dr V A Kulkarni

Iron supplements can be given under careful monitoring.

23 years ago

debabrata das

Yes,Thal.minor can have Iron deficiency
One can St Iron prep in usual dosage and review hematocrit after 6 wks.If improvement confirms Iron def. else consider no deficiency.

23 years ago

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