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Feeling very tired whole day
I feel very tired and sleepy though I sleep 7 hours. Full day I feel fatigue . My ferritin is 10.2 , hameoglobin is 11.7, iron is 57. Have a 23 day cycle . Mild body pain
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Feeling tired and sleepy all day despite getting sleep of 7 hours and within normal limits blood investigations can indicate some stress related issues. Do you have any sadness of mood, headaches, anxiety, decreased interest in previously pleasurable activities or decreased appetite? If so then maybe it's mental health illness. Proper evaluation is needed. I provide online consultation and therapy support you can contact me directly on seven eight seven seven six three nine six eight two.
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Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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You have general myalgia, Take iron and protein rich foods, For supplements kindly consult me.
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Fatigue could be due to anemia,as your ferritin level is significantly low .It could be the result of vitamin d and mineral insufficiency as well.get your vitamin d and thyroid function tests, consult a physician in your area
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Hello,
How long have you been feeling this way?
So you have weight gain, hair loss, feeling cold all the time, lethargy?
Please feel free to consult 😊
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Take iron supplements 60mh 500mcg iron
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Need more test reports
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Need iron supplementation.Do consulation with doctor to rule out other causes. More than one problem may coexist.
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Consult with a doctor
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You need to make some lifestyle changes. Excercise, fitness and few health supplements will help you.
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stay hydrated
eat more protein rich diet
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1. These lab results confirm Iron deficiency anemia. A ferritin level of 10.2 ng/mL is low (ideally aiming for 50 ng/mL to resolve fatigue), and a hemoglobin of 11.7 g/dL is borderline anemic. Together, these explain the daily fatigue and sleepiness.
2. 23 days cycle can be changed with oral contraceptive, tranexamic acid, or progesterone IUD.
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Take elemental Iron 80-100 mg daily.
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You can get checked up your vitamins ,and try to add food reach in vitamin Bs, and can also add supplements to your diet
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Not enough information , consult a physician
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You need to consult for further history and evaluation
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Consult for advice.
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Do consult
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Just hydrate and walk for 30 minutes everyday as you are doing I believe.
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
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Increase fluid intake. Some investigations are required.
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Tell me your routine work.
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You have multiple deficiencies. Consult a physician physically and start supplements.
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Due to excessive heat these days we tend to loose lots of salts through sweat. Maintain hydration. Consume coconut, electral, lemonade, buttermilk.
Since your hb is 10.2 consume iron rich diet. Consult for further detailed evaluation
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Hb 11.7 g/dL is borderline low for an adult woman. Along with ferritin 10.2ng/mL it indicated low iron stores in the body.
Iron deficiency can cause fatigue, excessive sleepiness, reduced exercise tolerance, body aches, poor concentration, hair fall, and restless legs even before significant anemia develops.
We will also have yo check for other contributors to fatigue if not already done: TSH, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, fasting glucose/HbA1c
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Iron supplementation may be required under medical supervision, with follow-up ferritin and hemoglobin after treatment. Kindly consult me for the same.
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Take iron as prescribed, preferably with vitamin C-containing food/drink, and avoid taking it simultaneously with tea, coffee, calcium supplements. Try including green leafy vegetables, meat and sources of protein in diet.
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Consult me I can help you
Some investigation required
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Might be electrolyte imbalance. Have to do checkups. Consult and i can help you
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Consult for further management.
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Kishan
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1 yrs exp
Ranchi
Hello. Your symptoms of profound fatigue and mild body pain align closely with your lab results. Your Ferritin level of 10.2 is significantly low, which indicates that your body's iron stores are depleted. Even though your Hemoglobin (11.7) is only borderline low, iron deficiency by itself can cause severe tiredness, lethargy, and body aches before full-blown anemia develops.
Your short 23-day menstrual cycle means you have more frequent periods, which likely contributes to chronic iron loss over time
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Consult with me for proper management and treatment plan for this condition as soon as possible for the faster Recovery.
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
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10 yrs exp
Bareilly
Take some.iron supplements
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Ms. Apurva Gautam
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Lucknow
Your iron profile is pointing towards iron deficiency anemia, which is one of the reason for fatigue.
As you mentioned you take 7 hr of sleep , note that quality of sleep matters more then quantity of sleep. Make sure to have uninterrupted sleep.
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Take test for vitamins and micronutrients value.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Jayesh P Nanda
General Physician
22 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello! Please reassure yourself,
your severe fatigue, daytime sleepiness, and body aches are entirely real, and your lab reports explain exactly why your body is feeling so exhausted.
While your Hemoglobin (11.7) is only mildly borderline, your Ferritin is critically depleted at 10.2. Think of Hemoglobin as the daily cash in your wallet, and Ferritin as your main bank account savings. Right now, your iron "bank account" is running completely empty. Your short 23-day menstrual cycle means you bleed more frequently than average, which acts like a constant, quiet drain on these vital iron reserves.
When your iron stores drop this low, your body cannot deliver enough oxygen to your muscles and brain. This is exactly why you feel unrefreshed despite sleeping 7 hours, why you face full-day fatigue, and why your muscles are aching. Simply popping a random over-the-counter iron pill is not the answer, as it can cause severe gut issues and poor absorption.
We need a holistic approach to safely rebuild your iron stores, optimize your diet for maximum absorption, and manage your energy levels. Let's get your vibrant life back.
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs evaluation
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Dr. Gaurij Hood
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18 yrs exp
Valsad
Pls connect for further discussion and solution.
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Dr. Marini Vanitha
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12 yrs exp
Kakinada
Check Thyroid profile.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Start livogen
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Dr. Swayam Rawat
General Physician
New Delhi
Hb -11.7 and a low ferritin values Indicating anemia . More further workup is required for determining the specific type of anemia.
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Iron -FA with vitamin C can be taken to replenish the iron stores and further workup required for folate and vit B12 deficiency. Stay hydrated and eat green leafy vegetables as they are rich in iron.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
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Will help you
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