Iron deficiency without anemia

2026-03-30 14:02:27
Hello, I've been having severe hairfall so i had general blood test done and I'll provide the values below. My ferritin is extremely low so do I take iron supplements? What else should I do? I don't have dandruff and I don't use any heat on hair --- FERRITIN 10.2 ng/mL  (ref: 4.63–204.00) TESTOSTERONE (Total) 65.11 ng/dL  (ref female 21–49: 13.84–53.35) UNSAT. IRON‑BINDING CAPACITY (UIBC) 372.6 μg/dL  (ref: 162–368) IRON 67.2 μg/dL  (ref: 50–170) TIBC 439.8 μg/dL  (ref: 225–535) TRANSFERRIN SATURATION 15.28%  (ref: 13–45) HEMOGLOBIN 14.5 g/dL  (ref: 12.0–15.0) RBC 5.17 x 10⁶/μL  (ref: 3.8–4.8) LYMPHOCYTES % 40.7%  (ref: 20–40) LYMPHOCYTES ABSOLUTE 3.29 x 10³/μL  (ref: 1.0–3.0) MONOCYTES ABSOLUTE 0.17 x 10³/μL  (ref: 0.2–1.0) VITAMIN D 49.5 ng/mL  (ref: 30–100) VITAMIN B12 344 pg/mL  (ref: 187–883) ZINC 106.46 μg/dL  (ref: 52–286) TSH 2.709 μIU/mL  (ref: 0.55–4.78) CORTISOL (AM) 9.14 μg/dL  (ref: 6.02–18.4) ANA 5.93 AU/mL  (ref: ≤20 negative) CRP 0.32 mg/L  (ref: <5)
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Answered2026-04-22 20:33:00

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You need to take iron supplements and a protein rich diet . For detailed consultation book a call on app

Answered2026-04-10 07:34:58

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Increase intake of Heme Iron ( animal based easily absorbed) and non -heme iron ( plant based ) Best sources : liver, red meat , lamb , and seafood Plant based : lentils, beans, tofu , pumpkin seeds , and fortified cereals Boost absorption: pair iron -rich foods with vitamin C Avoid inhibitor: avoid tea, coffee, wine , or high calcium dairy products at the same time as iron rich meals as these reduces absorption Iron supplements: Oral iron - often ferrous sulphate or similar Taking iron on an alternate day is often more effective and has fewer side effects than daily dosing Lifestyle management Rest : adequate rest to manage fatigue Follow up: recheck ferritin levels 2-3 months after starting supplements

Answered2026-03-31 08:06:21

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You need to take iron supplements and follow proper diet Need to monitor keenly contact me for Personalized Dietician plans

Answered2026-03-31 08:02:29

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You would need iron supplementation as ferritin is extremely low. Dosing has to be monitored. You can book a consult with me.

Answered2026-03-31 07:57:54

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Good evening pls connect through app directly.

Answered2026-03-31 10:52:20

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Please connect over consultation to help better

Answered2026-03-31 08:39:35

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Your Iron at the storage level is running low ,so it won’t reflect immediately on Hb levels ..but if we look at UIBC levels also it suggests you are heading to Iron deficiency anemia .If you have any gut issues/digestive problems fix that first and then supplement

Answered2026-03-31 08:04:36

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Answered2026-03-31 07:59:09

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