High Transferrin Saturation- 35 Questions Answered

My haemoglobin is 9.7 and Iron is 20 % transferrin saturation is 5 TIBC is 377 What can I do? Kindly help

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Dr. A N M Owais DanishProctologist | Hyderabad

This looks like Iron deficiency Anemia. Iron supplements needed -Orofer Xt for 3 months Further evaluation kindly consult ... Read More

My mom got her blood test done. She has a transferrin saturation of 14% and her TIBC is 413. But her haemoglobin is under a normal range. What does a low tranferrin saturation and slightly higher TIBC signify ? Anything to worry ? I have attached her blood reports below.

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Dr. Bharath Muthuthangam TGeneral Physician | Madurai

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My mother is a patient of diabetes and blood pressure, she takes medicine if it. Currently in regular check up, iron - 30 (ref range 33-193), TIBC - 620 (ref range 250-450), UIBC - 590 (ref range 135 - 392) Transferrin saturation - 4.93 (ref range 14-50). ESR - 24 (ref range 0-19) Haemoglobin 10.4 (ref range 12-15) RBC - 3.7 (ref range

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Dr. Harsh UpadhyayGeneral Physician | Lucknow

It is most likely a case of iron deficiency. A detailed history of the case is needed to ascertain anything. Since all the parameters are deranged it is most likely a chronic case. There is no evident ... Read More

I am 24 and obese and suffering from NASH/NAFLD. I and my Gastroenterologist probably missed this Iron Overload/Hemochromatosis occuring due to NASH/NAFLD. My Iron Serum and Transferrin Saturation% are: Iron Serum: 133, 147. % Transferrin Saturation: 42.6, 46.13. I read an article by Dr Kris V Kowdley, that values>40% are too high and indicates

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Iron - 142 TIBC - 228 Tranferrin - 160 Percent of Iron Saturation - 62 All LFT are normal Hemoblobin also normal

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Dr. Ishan MittalGastroenterologist | Amritsar

What is haemoglobin ... Read More

What could be the underlying cause? I am facing weakness, tiredness, little but continuous throat pain & congestion from 3-4 months. Having hairfall from past 1 month . I feel bit feverish sometimes. Today had my blood test done. Iron level is on boundary(160). Ferritin is normal, but Haemoglobin(18.3) ,ESR(28), %Iron saturation(57%) are high.

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Dr. Ashwani SharmaGeneral Physician | Delhi

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Hello, i am your doctor. Continuous throat pain with congestion for more than 3 months are common in metro cities. As your blood report is normal it is least likely a infective cause. ... Read More

Hello sir Oxygen saturation level in blood 95 and 96 normal or not?? Please clarify my doubt sir .

Asked for Male, 34 Years 111 Views v

Dr. Abdul MateenFamily Physician | Gulbarga

It is normal. But there is also need to look for breathing pattern.. ... Read More

I have been getting body pain and muscle cramps from the past few months.. i recently had a health check up done and was found to have high levels of Iron in blood.. Iron - 180.5mg/dl and Transferrin saturation - 55.37%.. do i need to visit a doctor and get this checked? Is this related to the body pain?

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Dr. Rajesh JainGeneral Physician | Jalgaon

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Please Yes Consult nearby physician in person and take proper treatment ... Read More

Hi Suppose saturation levels of 98 and 99 indicates the lungs and heart are healthy or not??. I have a doubt actually.

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Dr. Mohammed Rehan KhanUrologist | Bangalore

Saturation is normal ... Read More

What are the causes of Low transferrin, abnormal darkening, mild Low HB 11.4 Thank you so much Is transferrin n ferritin are same?

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Dr. Aman KumarInternal Medicine | New Delhi

You need to send total iron profile with ferritin level ... Read More

Sir/medam At the time of walking my saturation was 96 and 97. After 30min walking my saturation was 97. Is it normal??

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Dr. Shambhavi KalhansMBBS | Lucknow

Perfectly normal. ... Read More

Dear sir What is the better position to measure SPO2. My saturation was 98 in sitting upright position and 96 in lying suspine position . What is the reason for 96 saturation in suspine position. Is this normal for the above variation???

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta PawarGeneral Physician | Mumbai

Position changes the saturation levels. However both 98 and 96 are within the acceptable range. ... Read More

I have been on low ferritin levels issue for months bw 16-24ng/ml but normal iron. Started taking orofer-xt total since a week after testing now my serum iron is high at 272ug/dl, UIBC at 62ug/dl, transferrin saturation high at 81.29%. Do I need to be concerned on above levels or change in medication.

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Dr. Aditya Prasad PadhyUrologist | Bhubaneswar

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ... Read More

I got a blood test and my iron serum shows 212 ug/DL , TIBC 358 and Transferrin Saturation 62%. Vit D Hydroxy 55.4 nmol/L. Please advise should I be concerned and which doctors can help with this?

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Dr. Sana MehreenGeneral Practitioner | Aurangabad

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Consult a general physician ... Read More

Had gone through a CBC test Hb: 14.2 Leucocytes: 7.2 RDW: 14.1 (QUITE HIGH) Lymphocytes: 16percent (1.14 total) quite low Platelets:1.77 MPV:12.7 (QUITE HIGH) Serum Iron :36(quite low) UIBC:317 TIBC:353 Transferrin saturation:10.2percent Can you please let me know all values are overall in normal range or not?? Actly I am quite worried about MPV,

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Dr. Aman GangwaniGeneral Physician | Kanpur

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Treatment depends on your current condition and symptoms Reports are for correlating your symptoms with your diagnosis ... Read More

Oxygen saturation is 95. Is there anything to worry? Earlier it was 93 Please let me know if any other consultation is required

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Dr. Siva Krishna GGeneral Physician | Kakinada

Needed history ,how many days back you become positive. And what symptoms do u have right now and treatment taken ... Read More

I have completed my 15 days covid isolation Should we check oxygen saturation level even after the isolation

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Dr. Rupal V RanaGeneral Physician | Mumbai

Yes it’s better u check it as re infection of covid is possible ... Read More

Patient is having saturation of 85-89 when lying and 92-93 when she sits. Her TB medication are going on. If she is on 2L oxygen than she maintains the saturation of 92-95. How can saturation brings back to normal ???

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Dr. Amruth SindhuPulmonologist | Bangalore

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Hi. I understand your concern s. Open a private online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription ... Read More

I have low transferrin levels(165) with normal hemoglobin (13). Even urea in less with normal liver and kidney conditions. What is the reason for low level transferrin and urea in blood?i have gallstones is it related to it?

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Dr. Md Saddam Hussain KhanGeneral Physician | Kolkata

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Transferrin as the name suggests is a protein produced by liver which helps in transportation of iron in our body. It's low levels may be either due to it's low production by liver or excessive excret ... Read More

I have fever from last 3 days and I am on meds I have high bp problem...and my oxy saturation is 90 to 93 is it ok or any problem with this ... What is normal saturation level

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Dr. Nimmi MulwaniGeneral Physician | Ahmedabad

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Normal oxygen saturation is above 96% on room air. Your saturation is lower than normal. Kindly do covid test and CT chest ... Read More

I have low iron (iron 44.84; transferrin Saturation 12.96) n high cholesterol levels(total cholesterol 211 ; non HDL cholesterol 171.30 ; LDL / HDL ratio 3.78 ; Cholesterol / HDL ratio 5.31 ) as I randomly got my blood test done, wanted to know if there is a matter of concern to get myself treated asap or I can wait for sometime n after a month or

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Dr. Anand LinganCardiologist | Mysore

You may not need any cholesterol medication right now..but LDL is a little high. Diet and exercise is needed to reduce LDL Repeat the test after four to six weeks. ... Read More

I am having vitamin B12, vitamin D and iron, transferrin deficiency. Please suggest a vegetarian diet/ supplements to overcome the issue.

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Ms. Neha SuryawanshiDietitian/Nutritionist | Mumbai

Ask me directly for customized diet plan for you. ... Read More

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High transferrin saturation

My haemoglobin is 9.7 and Iron is 20 % transferrin saturation is 5 TIBC is 377 What can I do? Kindly help

My mom got her blood test done. She has a transferrin saturation of 14% and her TIBC is 413. But her haemoglobin is under a normal range. What does a low tranferrin saturation and slightly higher TIBC signify ? Anything to worry ? I have attached her blood reports below.

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Iron - 142 TIBC - 228 Tranferrin - 160 Percent of Iron Saturation - 62 All LFT are normal Hemoblobin also normal

Hello sir Oxygen saturation level in blood 95 and 96 normal or not?? Please clarify my doubt sir .

Hi Suppose saturation levels of 98 and 99 indicates the lungs and heart are healthy or not??. I have a doubt actually.

What are the causes of Low transferrin, abnormal darkening, mild Low HB 11.4 Thank you so much Is transferrin n ferritin are same?

Sir/medam At the time of walking my saturation was 96 and 97. After 30min walking my saturation was 97. Is it normal??

Dear sir What is the better position to measure SPO2. My saturation was 98 in sitting upright position and 96 in lying suspine position . What is the reason for 96 saturation in suspine position. Is this normal for the above variation???

I got a blood test and my iron serum shows 212 ug/DL , TIBC 358 and Transferrin Saturation 62%. Vit D Hydroxy 55.4 nmol/L. Please advise should I be concerned and which doctors can help with this?

Oxygen saturation is 95. Is there anything to worry? Earlier it was 93 Please let me know if any other consultation is required

I have completed my 15 days covid isolation Should we check oxygen saturation level even after the isolation

Patient is having saturation of 85-89 when lying and 92-93 when she sits. Her TB medication are going on. If she is on 2L oxygen than she maintains the saturation of 92-95. How can saturation brings back to normal ???

I have low transferrin levels(165) with normal hemoglobin (13). Even urea in less with normal liver and kidney conditions. What is the reason for low level transferrin and urea in blood?i have gallstones is it related to it?

I have fever from last 3 days and I am on meds I have high bp problem...and my oxy saturation is 90 to 93 is it ok or any problem with this ... What is normal saturation level

I am having vitamin B12, vitamin D and iron, transferrin deficiency. Please suggest a vegetarian diet/ supplements to overcome the issue.

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