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Iron deficiency without anemia
My ferritin is 11.8 and hemoglobin is 12.2
Do I need to take supplements for low ferritin
Please help my cbc report is all normal
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a ferritin level of 11.8 ng/mL suggests low iron stores (iron deficiency without anemia). Iron supplementation is recommended, especially if you have heavy menstrual bleeding, fatigue, hair fall, are planning pregnancy, or have symptoms. Along with supplements, include iron-rich foods (green leafy vegetables, legumes, beans, dates, jaggery, lean meat if non-vegetarian) and vitamin C-rich foods to improve iron absorption.
Next Steps
consult a physician for iron supplements and repeat hb and serum ferritin after 4-6 weeks
Health Tips
do not consume tea or coffee with iron supplements as they can reduce the absorption of iron and if u have no gastric issues to improve absorption u can take it alongwith vitamin c supplements.
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No need you need to vitamin C supplement for better iron absorption
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Iron deficiency without anaemia is still worth correcting, since low stores can cause fatigue and hair fall even when your haemoglobin looks fine.
Next Steps
An iron rich diet along with a doctor guided supplement dose usually corrects this over a few months.
Health Tips
Given how light you are for your height, please get a full nutrition review rather than just treating the ferritin number alone.
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Serum ferritin level below 12 ng/ml is considered low .
But iron deficiency is very common in Indian female , especially in reproductive age . It is better to take iron supplements.
Next Steps
Improving your dietary intake of iron . Eat dates, pomegranate , spinach( palak) etc ..
Health Tips
Always take iron supplements on empty stomach and with vitamin c . Like with lime juice for better absorption..
if you want any more tips like this , Do feel free to consult..
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