Iron deficiency in 4 year olds?

My daughter has had dark circles around her eyes for an about 2 years they’re not like super dark just a tent and I thought it was genetics because my nieces have dark circles around their eyes too. My boyfriend thought it was from her playing on her tablet so much so we took it away but they’re still there. I did some research and it said on google it could be an iron deficiency which definitely makes sense because she is a picky eater and we’ve tried everything the pediatrician said to do to get her to eat veggies but as soon as they hit her tongue she instantly is gagging even if we mix it in stuff where she can’t see it. I bought her some nutritional drinks that have iron in it and I’m wondering is it enough? Is there anything else I can give her? Or do?

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Does she breathe with her mouth open or sleep with her mouth open? Check her out a couple times a night to validate.

Can you do a full panel screening? Make sure she is actually low on iron. I was planing on doing one with my 2 year old. I think she is also deficient on iron. Also, I have bought a cast iron pan to cook her eggs on in the morning. I’ve seen a bit of a difference. (but I’m still going to get her checked out.)

@Linda no not really I know she does when she’s sick but she’s hardly sick

@Rebekah she eats eggs almost every morning that’s pretty much the only food that has iron in it that she will eat but it’s not something I want to give her 3 meals a day lol eggs are expensive but I’ll talk to her pediatrician and see what he says about a full panel screening

Has she ever had a parasite cleanse or a heavy metal cleanse? Doctors usually have zero knowledge when it actually comes to health and healing, theyre indoctrinated to prescribe meds. I would get some tests done and see what problems need to be addressed from there.

@Piper We are going to try that heavy metal detox/ parasite cleanse,. Just ordered some from a FDA approved company. She will be visiting the doctor next week for a full panel.

@Lolomani no she hasn’t I have thought about it. Which one should I get her? She’s 4 so I’m not sure

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