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Child's tiredness could signal underlying problem

Q: My 8-year-old is tired all the time even though she gets 11 to 12 hours of sleep a night. Is this part of growing up, or should I address it with her pediatrician? I wondered if she might be anemic, but I have read this is rare in children.

By Dr. Chris Derauf, Mayo Clinic

February 20, 2013

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