Too Much Iron In Body- 2103 Questions Answered

Rspectd doctors I have high frettein levels and nearly 8000 iron in my body where as the normal iron level is150-300 per person I use tablets which decrease iron but I want to remove the iron from my body as soon as possible if not my spleen will bulge and I can die its very urgent pls rply me iam a thalessemia major .

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Dr. J. V. SrujanGeneral Physician | Visakhapatnam

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Since you have thalassemia you must be receiving frequent blood transfusions. You must be on iron chelation medicines to reduce your body iron levels. Please consult your doctor to optimize the dose o ... Read More

I want to check my iron level in my body. Could you suggest which test should be done . please suggest me

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Dr. Dharam KamaliyaGeneral Practitioner | Amreli

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Its been 36 hours since my iron infusion and i am having a mild fever and body aches, can I take dolo?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 654 Views v

Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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

My mother has been taking iron supplements from last 20 days Also she has been consuming all iron rich food .still her iron level is below 6.What can i do to normalize her iron level?

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Ms. Itu ChhabraDietitian/Nutritionist | Noida

Please connect directly for the same. Thanks ... Read More

I had deficiency of iron and doctor recommended me iron infusion.now im feeling fever from past 2 days, vomitiing.Please help

Asked for Female, 28 Years 686 Views v

Dr. Manju LihalaGeneral Physician | Bangalore

These are the side effects .you can take paracetamol for the fever and vomikind for the vomiting. If it does not subside see your doctor again for further advise. ... Read More

How to cut down iron levels in blood? My iron serum 247 Normal is considered within 50-170. What food to avoid and what needs to be done?

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Dr. Jeevan KumarGeneral Medicine | Karimnagar

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Noting to wry it should be nrml ... Read More

Hi doctor, I am a mother of 4 month baby, during my 3rd month of pragnancy when I started iron tablets it caused allergy to my skin with red rashes and itching, then my dr. changed brand of iron tablet and after changing brand that medicine suites me. From pragnancy to brest feeding I am taking same iron tablet but now again I am feeling same aller

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Dr. Jay DesaiObstetrics & Gynecology | Pathanamthitta

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Yes dear. Iron tablet Ideally should be taken by lactating mothers. U can consult your GYNAECOLOGIST earliest as he/she is aware of the brand u were allergic to! So according he/She can help you out f ... Read More

I feel I have low iron in my body since I have chapped lips and brittle nails. How often do I take iron supplements??

Asked for Female, 27 Years 497 Views v

Dr. KhushbooGeneral Physician | New Delhi

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After breastfeeding my body become week please suggest some iron syrup.To take it regularly.please help.

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Dr. Bijli NandaGeneral Practitioner | Noida

You need iron and calcium.your gynaecologist must have already prescribed.need not overdose. ... Read More

My sister have 8.5 HB and doctor recommended to take iron medicine. I just want to know best medicine of iron? And how to increase HB and iron level in body.

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Dr. Vardhan GargPulmonologist | Dehradun

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There are salts available on prescription, please consult privately ... Read More

My sister is experiencing very bad iron deficiency And has also lost Appetite , kindly suggest some medicatons

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Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

Your iron studies confirm iron deficiency, with a low serum iron and a transferrin saturation under 4%, well below the normal range. This pattern, together with your low body weight and loss of appeti ... Read More

What are all the side effects that occur due to taking iv iron infusion My doctor has told me to take infusions on day 1 and day 3. Also I'm supposed to take vit B12 injection weekly once for 2 weeks Today I'm taking iron infusion, is it ok to take B12 injection tomorrow

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Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

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Common side effects of an IV iron infusion include nausea, headache, flushing, muscle or joint aches, a brief dip in blood pressure, or mild soreness at the infusion site. Most settle within a day. Ta ... Read More

How safe is taking iron iv infusions for anemia. Serum ferritin in 4 and heamoglobin is 9.7 As I had gastric problems from past 3 months, which was caused by just 2 days of taking 100 mg iron pills and completely stopped taking any supplements. But even after taking gastric injections and gastric syrup my gastric problem (mainly globus sensations

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Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

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IV iron infusions are a standard, usually well tolerated option when oral iron isn't working or isn't tolerated, which fits your situation with ongoing gastric symptoms despite stopping the tablets. Y ... Read More

My ferritin level is 4 ng/mL, and my haemoglobin is 12.8 g/dL. My endoscopy confirmed H. pylori, and I have been prescribed a 14-day eradication course with antibiotics and a PPI. My doctor suggested an IV iron infusion after completing the course. Given how severely depleted my iron stores are, is it medically necessary to wait until the full 14-

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Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

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A ferritin of 4 is severely low and needs correcting, so your doctor's plan for an iron infusion makes sense given how depleted your stores are. PPIs can reduce how well the gut absorbs iron tablets, ... Read More

The body feels laziness weakness and tired everyday. before skin is white now skin become dark ( kala pad gaya ) .dry cough since 1 month and feels chills( thand lagna )also leg pair and also sometimes stomach pain in both sides only.

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Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

Your ongoing tiredness and weakness could come from anaemia, a thyroid problem, or a vitamin deficiency. These are common and usually treatable. Skin that's darkened over time is worth mentioning to y ... Read More

Hi Doctor, I recently had blood tests and would like your advice based on my reports. My results are: - Haemoglobin: 12.1 g/dL - Ferritin: 20.7 ng/mL - Serum iron: 37.44 µg/dL - Transferrin saturation: 8.66% - Vitamin B12: 164 pg/mL - Vitamin D: 18.3 ng/mL Could you please review my data and advise on the appropriate medicines, doses and durat

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Asked for Female, 29 Years 60 Views v

Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

Your reports show a pattern of iron deficiency, your ferritin, serum iron and transferrin saturation are all on the low side even though your haemoglobin hasn't dropped yet. Your B12 and vitamin D are ... Read More

My recent blood test shows Hb 11.2 g/ dL, ferritin 8.84 ng/mL, serum iron 23.2 µg/dL and transferrin saturation 6.15%, consistent with iron-deficiency anemia. My eosinophils are also very high at 30%, with an absolute eosinophil count of 2268 cells/cu.mm. I have been experiencing recurrent gastric/stomach pain and haven't taken a deworming tab

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Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

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The combination of iron-deficiency symptoms, high eosinophils, and ongoing stomach pain is worth investigating together rather than one at a time, since a parasitic infection can cause exactly this pi ... Read More

Hi I was feeling very weak dizzy brain fog hands and cold feet from quote a few days. I won't say confusion but yeah I had brain fog. I was feeling extremely weak even after i eat sleep. So I got my electrolytes iron profile tested. Iron is low but my fear is sodium even the number sits in the lab normal range it's 138 not very high than the lab no

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Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

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Low iron on its own can easily cause the weakness, dizziness, and brain fog you're describing. Sodium interpretation depends on the full clinical picture, not just where a single number falls, so it's ... Read More

Is tasiron iron drops required for 2.5 month old baby, our doctor has prescribed 0.5 ml per day during our montly follow up, but worried if it would cause constipation

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Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

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Many pediatricians prescribe iron drops during routine infant follow-ups, often based on birth weight or a growth trend they've been tracking. Mild constipation or darker stools can happen with iron d ... Read More

Today i got my report and my VITAMIN D 8.9 ng/mL B12 348 pg/mL Iron 48.16 ug/dL Transferrin saturation 14.3 % Ferritin 100.8 (though i have currently cold) Esr also high 15 Suggest something

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Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

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These reports point to some nutritional gaps that are common and usually correctable with the right supplementation guidance. An active cold can also temporarily affect markers like ESR, so it helps t ... Read More

My sister is 38 years old, female and vegetarian. Her recent blood tests showed: • Haemoglobin (Hb): 9.8 g/dL • MCV: 68 fL • Serum iron: 34.3 • Vitamin B12: 105 • Vitamin D: 6.28 She has been experiencing fatigue, but her periods are normal. We would like to understand the appropriate treatment for these deficiencies. Does she need iron, vitamin

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Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

Your haemoglobin, B12, and vitamin D levels are low enough to need proper treatment, not diet changes alone. This isn't something to manage without medical guidance. ... Read More

I have been experiencing hair-fall since last 2 months. I got my full blood work recently and found out that my iron serum is 59.2, transferrin saturation is 15.8% compared to last year where my iron serum was 98 and transferrin saturation 25.6% Should i be taking supplements?

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Dr. Ankita GahlotObstetrician | Bangalore

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Hair shedding over a couple of months often follows a dip in iron stores. Your iron and transferrin saturation have come down since last year, so this is worth acting on rather than watching. ... Read More

Hello my iron serum level is 30.9 and my trasferrin saturation is 8.15 %. I have been prescribed to take orafer xt for one month and magdep tablets for two weeks to help with fatigue with a gap of 2 hours. Its been more two weeks but I do not see much difference in my symptoms then my doctor asked me to take it every other day instead of everyday b

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Dr. Amit KumarGastroenterologist | Gurgaon

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Yes one month dose of iron is not enough , you can switch to different iron formulation or you can take intravenous iron ... Read More

I am a 28-year-old female with recurrent iron-deficiency anemia for several years. My recent blood tests (18 Aug 2026) show Hb 9.4 g/dL, MCV 65.84 fL, serum iron 15.8 µg/dL, transferrin saturation 3.94%, Ferritin 7.8, RDW 17.1%, vitamin D 6.01 ng/mL, B12 182 pg/mL, calcium 8.37 mg/dL and ESR 32. I have heavy menstrual bleeding and have required s

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Dr. Amit SinghGeneral Physician | Rewa

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first you go to the hematologist for further investigation like the thyroid and peripheral smear of blood take vita d supplement and vitamin b 12 supplement ... Read More

My Iron and associated report. Please see if I have deficiency? BMI 45......should I do any more tests 19 June 2026 Iron: 36.47 μg/dL TIBC: 296.6 μg/dL Transferrin Saturation: 12.3% UIBC: 260.16 μg/dL Ferritin: 210 ng/mL Hemoglobin: 12.8 g/dL Hematocrit: 42.7% RBC: 4.91 × 10⁶/μL MCV: 87 fL MCH: 26.1 pg MCHC: 30 g/dL R

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Dr. Dinesh MehtaGeneral Physician | Jaipur

Iron is low ,storage is high ,crp high ,its indicate that any chronic disease or any inflammation present in body.bmi is 45 , go for lipid test And start excercise daily because bmi is so so so high. ... Read More

My Iron and associated report. Please see if I have deficiency? BMI 45......should I do any more tests ? 30 March 2026 Iron: 56.29 µg/dL TIBC: 369.6 µg/dL Transferrin Saturation: 15.23% UIBC: 313.31 µg/dL Ferritin: 204 ng/mL Hemoglobin: 13.9 g/dL Hematocrit: 45.7% RBC: 5.38 × 10⁶/µL MCV: 84.9 fL MCH: 25.8 pg MCHC: 30.

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Mr. JagdishDietitian/Nutritionist | Hyderabad

Please discuss with dietician or physician for better personalized advice and medication. ... Read More

Suggest me supplements for vitamin D, vitamin B12 and iron/folic acid since my blood report shows i am deficient in these nutrients

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Dr. Dinesh MehtaGeneral Physician | Jaipur

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Uprise 60k and Methylcobalamin 1500mcg for d3 and b12 once weekly upto 3 months.iron ascorbate tablet for iron deficiency. Once daily upto 3 to 4 weeks.keep gap between tablets. ... Read More

It is fine to take 29 mg of iron byglycinate tablet every alternative day or more is required to correct long term iron deficiency anemia ( I have sensitive stomach too hench the byglycinate form )

Asked for Female, 21 Years 55 Views v

Ms. Priyanka MishraDietitian/Nutritionist | Gurgaon

Only tablet is not going to help proper diet and proper absorption of nutrients matters ... Read More

I am facing fatigue and tiredness due to low vitamin D which is 8 and iron levels which is 7.8 and my HB level is 10

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Mr. Rahul KumarGeneral Physician | Delhi

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Vitamin D 8 ng/mL indicates severe deficiency. Haemoglobin 10 g/dL indicates anaemia, which can contribute to fatigue and weakness. “Iron 7.8” needs clarification—if this is serum fe ... Read More

My serum ferritin is 6.3, haemoglobin 13.4 iron serum 34 so I need advice. I had a stroke in March 2023 and have diabetes since 2020 both currently being treated.

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Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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

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Too much iron in body

I want to check my iron level in my body. Could you suggest which test should be done . please suggest me

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Its been 36 hours since my iron infusion and i am having a mild fever and body aches, can I take dolo?

My mother has been taking iron supplements from last 20 days Also she has been consuming all iron rich food .still her iron level is below 6.What can i do to normalize her iron level?

I had deficiency of iron and doctor recommended me iron infusion.now im feeling fever from past 2 days, vomitiing.Please help

How to cut down iron levels in blood? My iron serum 247 Normal is considered within 50-170. What food to avoid and what needs to be done?

I feel I have low iron in my body since I have chapped lips and brittle nails. How often do I take iron supplements??

After breastfeeding my body become week please suggest some iron syrup.To take it regularly.please help.

My sister have 8.5 HB and doctor recommended to take iron medicine. I just want to know best medicine of iron? And how to increase HB and iron level in body.

My sister is experiencing very bad iron deficiency And has also lost Appetite , kindly suggest some medicatons

What are all the side effects that occur due to taking iv iron infusion My doctor has told me to take infusions on day 1 and day 3. Also I'm supposed to take vit B12 injection weekly once for 2 weeks Today I'm taking iron infusion, is it ok to take B12 injection tomorrow

The body feels laziness weakness and tired everyday. before skin is white now skin become dark ( kala pad gaya ) .dry cough since 1 month and feels chills( thand lagna )also leg pair and also sometimes stomach pain in both sides only.

Is tasiron iron drops required for 2.5 month old baby, our doctor has prescribed 0.5 ml per day during our montly follow up, but worried if it would cause constipation

Today i got my report and my VITAMIN D 8.9 ng/mL B12 348 pg/mL Iron 48.16 ug/dL Transferrin saturation 14.3 % Ferritin 100.8 (though i have currently cold) Esr also high 15 Suggest something

I have been experiencing hair-fall since last 2 months. I got my full blood work recently and found out that my iron serum is 59.2, transferrin saturation is 15.8% compared to last year where my iron serum was 98 and transferrin saturation 25.6% Should i be taking supplements?

Suggest me supplements for vitamin D, vitamin B12 and iron/folic acid since my blood report shows i am deficient in these nutrients

It is fine to take 29 mg of iron byglycinate tablet every alternative day or more is required to correct long term iron deficiency anemia ( I have sensitive stomach too hench the byglycinate form )

I am facing fatigue and tiredness due to low vitamin D which is 8 and iron levels which is 7.8 and my HB level is 10

My serum ferritin is 6.3, haemoglobin 13.4 iron serum 34 so I need advice. I had a stroke in March 2023 and have diabetes since 2020 both currently being treated.

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