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will call you back within one business day. Megaloblastic anemia
occurs when there are not enough healthy red blood cells (RBCs)
in the body. RBCs are important because they contain a protein
called hemoglobin. Hemoglobin allows the blood to carry oxygen
to all parts of the body. A child with megaloblastic anemia may
feel very tired or have less energy than normal. Without
treatment, symptoms can become severe and cause health problems.
Your child’s healthcare provider can evaluate your child and
discuss treatment options with you. What Causes Megaloblastic
Anemia? This condition is due to a lack of folate or vitamin
B12. Possible causes of this include: Too little folate or
vitamin B12 in the diet (more common in children who are
vegetarian, vegan, or drink only goat’s milk) Certain conditions
that involve the digestive system, such as Crohn’s disease or
celiac disease, which can affect how well the body absorbs
folate or vitamin B12 Certain medic