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Very low Iron
In June 2020 my iron was 26 , which is low but right now my iron is 16.
I'm unable to get the reason behind diminishing iron level.
My body is becoming weak and I feel sleepy all the time.
What should I do?
I've already tried dietary changes but they're not helping.
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Hi , firstly low iron could be due to a number of causes like heavy menstrual flow due to fibroids or hypothyroidism, gastrointestinal loss of blood due to anal fissures, nutrional that is diet low in iron. Usually complete blood count is also needed to help decipher possible cause also ultrasound abdomen pelvis if these are negative then a Gastroentrologist opinion is taken to rule out other causes. You need medication to correct low iron which will be a combination of parenteral iron along with oral medication and investigations for cause to correct the issue.
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Immediately check complete blood count, tsh, ultrasound abdomen pelvis. Gynaecologist consultation if you have heavy menstrual flow. Get treated as fast as possible don’t neglect it.
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Firstly we should start with oral Iron therapy and we should look for a cause and there has to be a blood loss from your body and if menses are okay Than also get a stool routine done to rule out GI blood loss and if you can follow up with your previous reports than we can guide you further
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