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Low Haemoglobin and Vitamin Deficiencies
Hello Doctors,
I am posting this query on behalf of my 20-year-old sister. Her recent blood tests show low haemoglobin (9.3 g/dL), low iron (30 µg/dL), low transferrin saturation (7%), Vitamin D (12.1 ng/mL) and Vitamin B12 (191 pg/mL).
We would like your advice on what could be causing these deficiencies, whether any further tests (such as serum ferritin) are required, and what treatment or supplements you would recommend.
Thank you.
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Based on the reports,
She appears to have iron deficiency anemia along with Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D deficiencies. The low hemoglobin , serum iron and transferrin saturation suggests iron deficiency
But before suggesting any medication
Is there any underlying cause or something
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Next Steps
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Health Tips
Do these basic things
Include iron-rich foods such as green leafy vegetables, legumes, beans, dates and fortified cereals.
Include vitamin B12 sources such as eggs, milk, dairy products and other animal-based foods.
Add vitamin C-rich foods (lemon, amla, oranges) to improve iron absorption.
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Your reports show iron deficiency anaemia, not three separate problems. A haemoglobin of 9.3 with low iron and a transferrin saturation of just 7% all point the same way, and the low Vitamin D and B12 alongside it are common in young women, especially with heavy periods or a diet short on iron-rich foods.
Next Steps
A serum ferritin test is worth doing, since it confirms how low your iron stores actually are and guides how long treatment should run. A gynaecologist can check whether your periods are contributing, and a physician can start you on the right iron, Vitamin D and B12 supplements for your levels.
Health Tips
See a doctor soon if you feel breathless, your heart races, or you feel faint, since a haemoglobin this low needs correcting properly.
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