There are many treatments for severe anemia in premature infants. So what is the best way to treat severe anemia in premature infants?
Severe anemia generally refers to hemoglobin less than 60 grams per liter. At this time, the patient is usually accompanied by very serious symptoms, such as loss of consciousness, hypoxia, and severe ischemia. Without oxygen, the brain is very sensitive. Ischemia, rapid heartbeat, leading to arrhythmia or even heart failure, complicated by pulmonary edema. Therefore, you should seek medical advice as soon as possible to identify the cause and treat accordingly. For example, for iron deficiency anemia, iron supplementation is required; for megaloblastic anemia, folic acid and vitamin B12 supplementation are required; for general anemia, hemoglobin-increasing drug infusion or even blood transfusion, etc. Combined with food supplements, blood-tonifying foods such as jujubes, animal livers, peanuts, etc., and avoid eating cold, spicy, and difficult-to-digest foods.
Generally speaking, most children with anemia have a good prognosis after systematic treatment and necessary intervention. However, if children with anemia do not receive timely treatment, it often leads to Growth and development are retarded, the body's disease resistance is poor, physical fitness declines, and death is easily caused by concurrent infections.