When a baby lacks certain vitamins, typical symptoms may appear to alert parents. If the baby is relatively young, they cannot express uncomfortable feelings on their own, so parents should specifically grasp the symptoms of vitamin deficiency to ensure the health of the baby. Let's learn about the symptoms of iron deficiency in a two-year-old baby.
If a baby lacks iron, they will experience a series of symptoms, generally manifested as loss of appetite, irritability, mental fatigue, dislike of activities, white skin and mucous membranes, and lack of blood. In addition, the baby's lips, oral mucosa, palms, and nail beds will all appear whiter.
The hematopoietic organs in the body will also show obvious symptoms, such as swelling of the liver and spleen. If a two-year-old baby develops anemia, the symptoms will be more severe. When in a state of anemia for a long time, the lymph nodes will show moderate or severe swelling.
The endocrine and metabolic system of babies can also experience abnormalities, such as a lack of pigment enzymes or decreased oxidase activity, which can lead to metabolic disorders and slow individual development and stunted growth. Moreover, iron deficiency anemia can lead to a decrease in the body's immune system, resulting in recurrent infections, especially respiratory infections. Babies often experience symptoms such as colds, fever, and cough, which persist and do not heal.
