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What Causes Nose Bleeding In 3 Year Old While On Iron Supplements?

hello ny 3 year old daughter had a blood test may last year and showed iron levels of 10.9 she was given and iron supplement, then given more in dec as matters didnt improve, still matters have not improved and has started to have nose bleeds but the doc said she dont need any more iron sah has not had a blood test to prove this thanks
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hi, thanks for the question. your childs nose bleeds is not related to iron you. occasional nose bleeds in children without bleeding from other sites is not a problem. if your child has frequent nose bleeds you should see an ENT specialist to look for local causes of nose bleeds.
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What Causes Nose Bleeding In 3 Year Old While On Iron Supplements?

hi, thanks for the question. your childs nose bleeds is not related to iron you. occasional nose bleeds in children without bleeding from other sites is not a problem. if your child has frequent nose bleeds you should see an ENT specialist to look for local causes of nose bleeds.