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My 2-year-old daughter has been suffering from tiredness, irritability, and redness on her face. Why?

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Published At February 27, 2021
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My 2-year-old daughter has low ferritin or low iron. And some other test result that is on the outer range. She is much tired, irritable and some burst blood vessels in her face.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thanks for the query.

I can understand your concern. According to your statement, your 2-year-old daughter has been suffering from tiredness, irritability, and redness on the face due to burst blood vessels in the face. According to her investigation reports, her ferritin or iron level is low. Ferritin an iron-containing blood protein that usually indicates the storage of iron in the body. If the ferritin test reveals that her blood ferritin is lower than normal, her iron stores in her body are low, and she has iron-deficiency anemia. Low ferritin level is treated with oral iron supplements along with vitamin C supplements that will help to increase iron absorption. Low ferritin level or iron level may cause such type clinical features. Her ferritin or iron level correction is important.

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

I sent another query about the same issue as I was not able to finish properly. Do you see any other concerning blood sample levels here? Lot is in the extreme range as I described in the second query. And why is that, and does it indicate something wrong?

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Thanks for joining again.

I have already answered this portion. If you have provided this investigation report with an attached file, then it will be helpful. Because the normal value of all parameters are not present here, and that may slightly vary from country to country or from diagnostic center to diagnostic center. ALP means alkaline phosphatase is 311, which is raised that may indicate liver disease, bone-related diseases, etc. Again, HbA1C 27 indicates your daughter has diabetes, and her blood sugar levels are totally uncontrolled for the last 2 to 3 months. If her HbA1C is 27, then consult with an endocrinologist and pediatrician promptly.

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