Iron Deficiency in Children Can Impair Growth and Contribute to Anemia

Iron deficiency Anemia is a kind of anemia that happens when your body doesn't have enough iron. This type of anemia is the most prevalent, and it is currently one of the biggest global public health problems. Globally, it affects both preschoolers and school-age children; it is the primary source of anemia and contributes to physical and neuro-developmental morbidity. Iron deficiency, both with and without anemia, is a common issue in youngsters. In undeveloped countries, children and expecting women are disproportionately affected by iron deficiency anemia, the most severe nutritional deficit in the world. Along with anemia, iron deficiency can result in a myriad of other symptoms. An iron shortage results from inadequate intake, high turnover, or excessive loss. In contrast, inadequate intake is the most common reason for insufficiency, particularly in kids. Blood loss also contributes to iron deficiency and has three leading causes: menstruation, hookworm infection, and cow's milk enteropathy. As a result, the root cause must be effectively controlled during treatment, and more iron must be replenished. Through public awareness efforts and dietary modifications that improve children's availability to iron, the focus has been made on preventing iron deficiency in the western world. This review discusses the diagnostic procedures in both cases with and without anemia, concentrates on the iron deficiency symptoms that are most likely to occur with anemia, and provides treatment recommendations.