Signs and Symptoms of Anemia

The most common sign of iron deficiency and other types of nutritional anemia is mild paleness of the skin, along with decreased pinkness of the lips, the lining of the eyelids, and the nail beds.

A friend or relative who sees your child only occasionally may be more likely to notice this than you because the changes usually happen so gradually.

Other common signs of anemia may include:

irritability
fatigue
dizziness, lightheadedness, and a rapid heartbeat

Depending on the condition causing the anemia, other signs and symptoms may occur, such as jaundice (yellow-tinged skin), dark tea-colored urine, easy bruising or bleeding, and enlargement of the spleen or liver.

In infants and preschool children, iron-deficiency anemia can result in developmental delays and behavioral disturbances, such as decreased motor activity and problems with social interaction and attention to tasks. Recent research studies indicate that behavioral problems may persist into and beyond school age if the iron deficiency is not properly treated.

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