Hi. I am 13 years old. I sometimes feel tired, dizzy, lightheaded, I have precordial catch syndrome, I usually dont eat meat, and I am very pale. I have been diagnosed with anemia because I do not get enough iron. Just wondering what I should eat to get more iron. I dont want iron pills because they supposedly mess up digestive systems for children. Thanks so much in advanced for the help.
Hello, Welcome to ChatDoctorIf you are not comfortable with iron pills, you can have these foods rich in iron content:1. Red meat, Egg yolks2. Dark green leafy vegetables like spinach and collards3. Chat Doctor. Iron-enriched cereals and grains 5. Beans, lentils, chick peas and soybeans. But these foods take long time for your anemia to get better your symptoms get worker and if you want immediate relief from the symptoms, i would suggest you to take iron injections or infusions. Hope you are satisfied with the answer. Thank you