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2018-01-01 13:45:45
I have low ferritin 15 ng/ml (normal range >20 ) and normal Hemoglobin levels ... i have fatigue for a long time now ... I want to know does that explain it and can iron supplements help?
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Yes iron supplements will help. While other causes of fatigue needs to be ruled out.

Answered2018-01-08 09:17:00

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