Anemic - worried

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Anemic - worried

Asked for Male, 46 Years

My doctor said I am slightly anemic so he is sending me for ferritin and iron IBC sat. He told me I shouldn't be too concerned because the anemia is slight. Looking for a secnd opinion on hiw worried I should be. I won't see my doctor until the end of August and I don't do well worrying for that long.

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Please attach the reports if you have for better analysis. Nothing to worry if not Please do CBC TEST URINE R&M STOOL FOR OCCULT BLOOD To establish proper diagnosis. As blind treatment may not get desired results or may worsens the condition.

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Dr. Danish Khan General Physician 6 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Danish Khan

General Physician 6 yrs exp Bangalore

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