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Iron transferrin saturation

2026-02-14 12:06:54
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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Iron being low can be sign of underlying disease especially malabsorption U need an endoscopy and a colonoscopy with biospy, else the iron levels can drop again after replenishment

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This looks like Iron deficiency Anemia. Iron supplements needed -Orofer Xt for 3 months Further evaluation kindly consult
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Diet changes (very important) Green leafy vegetables (spinach, moringa) Dates, raisins, jaggery Pulses, beans, chickpeas Non-veg if you take it: liver, red meat, egg yolk Avoid tea/coffee

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