Abstract
Chronic aspirin ingestion in childhood is not uncommon, often goes undetected, and may cause serious anaemia from occult blood loss. Five cases are described.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Anemia / chemically induced*
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Aspirin / adverse effects*
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Female
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Hemoglobins / analysis
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Humans
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Infant
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Iron / therapeutic use
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Male
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Occult Blood
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Pallor
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Public Opinion
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Substance-Related Disorders