Iron Defficiency Anemia

2025-06-19 13:12:51
My friend got her iron profile checked, it says Iron 18.8 L, UIBC 8602.1 H, TIBC 8602.9 H, TSI 0.2 L, HGB 9.9, what should we do?
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Answered2025-07-02 10:02:32

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Lab Interpretation – Suggestive of Iron Deficiency Anemia 🔬 Test Results: Serum Iron: 18.8 µg/dL → Low UIBC (Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity): 8602.1 µg/dL → High TIBC (Total Iron Binding Capacity): 8602.9 µg/dL → High TSI (Transferrin Saturation Index): 0.2% → Very Low Hemoglobin (Hb): 9.9 g/dL → Mild anemia These values strongly indicate iron deficiency anemia (IDA): Low serum iron + low TSI Elevated TIBC/UIBC (transferrin not saturated due to iron deficiency) Mild anemia (Hb < 12 g/dL for females) 🩺 What Should Be Done – As per Guidelines: 1. Identify Cause of Iron Deficiency Check for blood loss (e.g., heavy menstrual bleeding, GI bleeding) Assess dietary intake and malabsorption causes (celiac disease, parasitic infection, etc.) 2. Start Iron Replacement Therapy Oral iron salts (e.g., ferrous sulfate 200 mg TDS or equivalent elemental iron ~60–100 mg/day) Best taken on empty stomach or with vitamin C for absorption If not tolerated or ineffective → consider IV iron 3. Monitor Response Reticulocyte count rise in 7–10 days Hb increase by ~1 g/dL every 2–3 weeks Continue iron for 3–6 months after Hb normalization to replenish stores 4. Dietary Advice Increase intake of: Red meat, liver Green leafy vegetables Iron-fortified cereals Citrus fruits (for vitamin C) 5. Follow-up Investigations (if no improvement): Stool for occult blood Endoscopy/colonoscopy if GI blood loss suspected Evaluate for chronic illness if iron studies remain abnormal ⚠️ Red Flags to Urgently Investigate: Persistent low hemoglobin despite therapy Signs of occult bleeding Weight loss, fatigue, or chronic symptoms without known cause 🔍 Reference: Harrison’s Manual of Medicine, Anemia – Iron Deficiency: Characteristics include low serum iron, high TIBC, low transferrin saturation.

Answered2025-06-24 10:12:21

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Syp R.B. tone 10ml one morning and one evening for 30 days. Take more of fresh green leafy vegetables,  beetroot,  pumpkin, fruits like pomegranate  , apples.

Answered2025-06-21 16:28:23

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.

Answered2025-06-21 12:35:53

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Haem up syr 10 ml after dinner for two.  Change of stool color will be seen,  don't worry.

Answered2025-06-21 07:47:54

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Take iron ,folic acid , vitamin b12 supplements

Answered2025-06-23 10:31:04

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Need few more details Kindly connect.

Answered2025-06-22 02:39:10

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Need few more details Kindly consult

Answered2025-06-21 12:09:58

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Take iron and b12 supplements.

Answered2025-06-21 09:40:04

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2025-06-21 07:46:38

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UIBC of 8602.1?? Are you sure that you have mentioned the correct value!? Share the printed report.

Answered2025-06-21 07:46:19

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