Beware of iron, B12, and vitamin D deficiencies in children! They reduce school performance.
Pediatric Health and Diseases Specialist Dr. Pınar Atılkan warns that iron, B12, and vitamin D deficiencies, which negatively impact a child's academic success, must be treated. summarizes the problems caused by these vitamins and iron deficiencies as follows:
Vitamin B12 deficiency: Typical symptoms include fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and learning, as well as forgetfulness, weakness, and numbness and tingling in the hands and feet. Constipation, loss of appetite, difficulty maintaining balance, poor memory, and weight loss are also signs of vitamin B12 deficiency. B12 deficiency can also cause anemia, leading to a significant decline in academic performance.
Iron deficiency: It is known to negatively impact intellectual function and academic performance . If iron deficiency anemia is not diagnosed and treated early, even if blood values return to normal with iron therapy, a child may experience a decrease in intelligence due to the role iron plays in brain development. Children with iron deficiency anemia may experience developmental delays, cognitive delays, and attention deficits. If iron deficiency anemia persists, progressive weakness, fatigue, and loss of appetite can make daily life difficult. Severe iron deficiency anemia can also lead to heart failure.
Vitamin D deficiency: It manifests itself with symptoms such as weakness, bone and joint pain.
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