Ferritin Deficiency Treatment- 172 Questions Answered

I had ferritin deficiency but in the latest report it came in normal range. But still my doc suggested to continue supplements for 3 mnths. Is there anything to worry?

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Dr. Aman Qureshi General Physician | Nagpur

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No there's nothing wrong in continuing it for another 3 months. Should follow instructions as given ... Read More

Hi, I have B12 deficiency. its 142. Last year when I got it checked it was 220 and my iron was 10. I have been taking iron tablets Hemfer -Xt for iron. Now iron is ok but b12 is 142 and neither my serum ferritin has increased which doc said it will with iron tablets. Now I have been asked to take either Matilda forte or hosit or Folcure 5 for B12.

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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I eat a lot of non vegetarian food. My serum ferritin levels were 21 in Feb 2016. I used to to have severe hairfall. From then I started taking iron tablets and my levels increased consistently. It became 85 in Dec 2016. Then I stopped taking tablets, and now in March the levels dropped to 72. I am afraid that the levels would further drop if I don

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Dr. Rajesh Kumar Pradhan Gastroenterologist | Delhi

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My skin color has gone darker.Even my hands n feet looks like there is tan. I have been eating healthy but no improvement in skin color especially face skin.I was fair earlier.Eating healthy n taking iron tablets/haemoglobin normal hasnt improved my skin color.Nails have become brittle,losing hair Is it coz of b12 deficiency which I currently have?

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Use kojivit gel at night, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic for det ... Read More

I have been asked to take folcular 5 for B12 deficiency. read online, its for Iron levels increase and it causes b12 serum level to go down. I am afraid if my b12 fell to 142 coz of iron tablets I have been taking. Hemfer Xt Does iron tab causes b12 levels to fall?

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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I need your advice. My 6yrs old daughter has vitamin D3 deficiency. A dermatologist prescribed Uprise D3 60K once a week, her ferritin level is 29.3 and she has given Livogen z tablet before breakfast but I felt those dose are high. Is it safe to start giving this to her??

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Dr. Tirth Vinodbhai Prajapati Pediatrician | Ahmedabad

For vitamin D deficiency, Uprise D3 60K (cholecalciferol 60,000 IU) once weekly for 6–8 weeks is a standard therapeutic dose, not a high dose. This is used to correct deficiency quickly, followe ... Read More

Hello Doc, My serrum ferritin level is very low It is 8.5. Could this be a reason for thinning of my hair / hair fall and difficulty in loosing weight? I have iron deficiency anemia.Also i have heavy bleeding always since years during my periods. Pls suggest the best possible treatment for increasing my serrum ferritin level in homeopathy or alte

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Dr. Tanusha T R General Physician | Ghazipur

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Ferritin and Hb are all due to iron deficinecy. Please send your report to Help assist u better ... Read More

Can I undergo Ferritin test during periods? on 3rd day of period.. Will it effect the test results?

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Dr. Rajendra Kumar General Physician | Jaipur

First of all plz give the reasons for which u r needed to undergo for Ferritin Test ... Read More

Last yr i was deficient in ferritin. I got ferritin in normal range this yr. But how does doc. Know that i'm not vitamin b12 deficient without testing. Could vitamin b12 deficiency be possible if i had low iron?

Asked for Female, 20 Years 186 Views v

Dr. Nishita Shetty General Physician | Udupi

Because if ferritin is low then it is iron defeciency. For Vit. B 12 defeciency the CBC will be comparatively different from iron defeciency. However if you want you can get your Vit. B12 levels check ... Read More

Plz tell me what happens when ferritin increases??does it affect liver??took an iron injection(jilazzo) last year due to iron deficiency anemia..Since then my ferritin levels have increased(twice above normal value),haematology doc said ferritin is not high due to iron inj but due to some gastro ailments..Gastro doc said its due to some inflammatio

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Dr. Rahul Poddar Laparoscopic Surgeon | Ghaziabad

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Ferritin stores iron and releases it as per needed by the body. It represents iron reserves in body. It can be low in low iron reserves. It can be increased in inflammatory and certain organic condit ... Read More

Hello Doctors, I have attached my blood test report. My recent Vitamin B12 level is 124. Could you please advise the best treatment for my case? Should I take Vitamin B12 injections or oral tablets? If injections are recommended, how many injections will I need and over what duration? If tablets are sufficient, what dose should I take and for how l

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Dr. Dinesh Mehta General Physician | Jaipur

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Injectable is good if you prefer because its provide rapid recovery. One injection per week ,total 5 injection and then start oral supplements of b12 once weekly upto 3 months.and go for test after 3 ... Read More

Hi, my ferritin levels are 19 ng/ml. Vitamin D levels are 22 ng/ml. Do I need to take supplements or do I need any other treatment? Thanks in advance.

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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

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I am due to have a repeat blood test for Ferritin having tested at 860 recently. I seem to have contracted a Head Cold/Cough. Can i still proceed with the test on Wednesday or will it affect the accuracy etc?

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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

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My ferritin level is 8.3. Should I be worried ? Do I need to take iron supplement or iron diffusion.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 361 Views v

Dr. Nikhil Agrawal Internal Medicine | Bhilai

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I recently got blood test and my ferritin levels are 25.40ng/ml. I feel tired and sleep deprived.should I start with iron supplementation.

Asked for Female, 33 Years 253 Views v

Dr. Gitika Agarwal General Physician | Delhi

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My daughter is having low ferritin 17 due to which her hairfall is too much. Request to recommend some syrup and the dosage too. She is 11 years with 40kgs

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Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

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My reports iron level :37ug/dl Ferritin:7ng /ml TIBC: 504mg/dl And i have a iron supplement allergy So please suggest treatment

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Dr. Satish Sawale Ayurveda | Navi Mumbai

Kindly send ur printed reports, And share ur concern why u went for such investigation. Surely ayurveda is science of life can add value soon if you consult ayurveda dr in ur proximity or at ayurveda ... Read More

My ferritin level is 22 so should I take some iron supplements? If yes then which one at what frequency?

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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma General Physician | Gurgaon

-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - -Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Tr ... Read More

My iron level is ok that is 51 but my ferritin level is 6 very low i had iron supplements livogen but still didn't work I always have shortness of breath please help me

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Dr. Sachin Pariskar Pediatrician | Pune

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I am suffering from extreme fatigue and weakness. I feel tired all the time and I am also getting headaches and shortness of breath after just a little work. I have also started to experience hairfall and grey hair and a few other symptoms like popping joints and reduced strength, difficulty in concentration and unable to focus on work. I got my b

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Dr. Nitesh Mudgal Diabetologist | Bhind

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My Hb is 8.9 and Ferritin is 9.9 What can I eat and what to avoid, please advise and also if extra supplements are required or not

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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma General Physician | Gurgaon

According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it ... Read More

Hi doctor my father ferritin level is 797 .is it normal? Please help me. I have attached report.please check

Asked for Male, 37 Years 110 Views v

Ms. Somya Jain Dietitian/Nutritionist | Delhi

No its not normal check the haematology doctor. ... Read More

I took iron infusion during colonoscopy in February as I was on 24ug/l. Then, the iron was 532ug/l (February) after infusion. In March my blood result shows the iron dropped to 229ug/l. My question is, is it normal to see ferritin Level go down within a month with infusion. I was also diagnosed with crohn's disease but I don't have any crohn's sym

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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma General Physician | Gurgaon

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and be ... Read More

I recently did iron profile tests. My HB is 11. Serum iron is 86. TIBC 267, UIBC 181 and ferritin 457. Is is bad to have ferritin level so high?

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Dr. Nandhini General Physician | Dharmapuri

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Is active ileitis the cause behind elevated ferritin? My Hb was 9.1on 16th june..Now it is 8.2.. How will ferritin reduce? Also,how will I increase Hb without taking iron supplements?I'm taking high protein diet Kindly tell

Asked for Female, 21 Years 110 Views v

Dr. Danish Khan General Physician | Bangalore

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Do i need iron supplements as my ferritin level is on lower side? ferritin level is 35 please advise Thank you

Asked for Male, 43 Years 338 Views v

Dr. Anmol Kudal General Physician | Nashik

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You ferritin level seems normal.no need Kindly share whole CBC report and if you are facing any symptoms consult online with report ... Read More

I am currently suffering from vitamin D deficiency and Iron deficiency without hemoglobin deficiency and ferritin levels are low, folic acid deficiency. Not sure what kind of specialized doctor I need to consult. Is oral vitamin d effective ? How to proceed with these deficiencies as they are interlinked?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 157 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

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Hi. My wife age is 30. She recently tested serum ferritin level and it is 3.2 ng/ml. Can you please suggest the way forward and how to increase the ferritin level?

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Dr. Rashmi Wadhwa General Physician | Delhi

She needs to consult please Need to rule out causes of iron deficiency Anaemia and other related issues ... Read More

Issues :weakness, leg pain advised ferritin serum ferritin level is 35 my doctor said that it is normal I am here for second opinion any advice is most welcome Thank you

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Dr. Bijli Nanda General Practitioner | Noida

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Its fine.symptoms unlikely to be related to ferritin levels ... Read More

Ferritin level is 35 is this ok? do I need supplements? Appetite is very low vegetarian please advise

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Ms. Somya Jain Dietitian/Nutritionist | Delhi

Its an average To understand your diet or symptoms you ar experience right now kindly connect in detail over practo app ... Read More

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I had ferritin deficiency but in the latest report it came in normal range. But still my doc suggested to continue supplements for 3 mnths. Is there anything to worry?

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I have been asked to take folcular 5 for B12 deficiency. read online, its for Iron levels increase and it causes b12 serum level to go down. I am afraid if my b12 fell to 142 coz of iron tablets I have been taking. Hemfer Xt Does iron tab causes b12 levels to fall?

I need your advice. My 6yrs old daughter has vitamin D3 deficiency. A dermatologist prescribed Uprise D3 60K once a week, her ferritin level is 29.3 and she has given Livogen z tablet before breakfast but I felt those dose are high. Is it safe to start giving this to her??

Can I undergo Ferritin test during periods? on 3rd day of period.. Will it effect the test results?

Last yr i was deficient in ferritin. I got ferritin in normal range this yr. But how does doc. Know that i'm not vitamin b12 deficient without testing. Could vitamin b12 deficiency be possible if i had low iron?

Hi, my ferritin levels are 19 ng/ml. Vitamin D levels are 22 ng/ml. Do I need to take supplements or do I need any other treatment? Thanks in advance.

I am due to have a repeat blood test for Ferritin having tested at 860 recently. I seem to have contracted a Head Cold/Cough. Can i still proceed with the test on Wednesday or will it affect the accuracy etc?

My ferritin level is 8.3. Should I be worried ? Do I need to take iron supplement or iron diffusion.

I recently got blood test and my ferritin levels are 25.40ng/ml. I feel tired and sleep deprived.should I start with iron supplementation.

My daughter is having low ferritin 17 due to which her hairfall is too much. Request to recommend some syrup and the dosage too. She is 11 years with 40kgs

My reports iron level :37ug/dl Ferritin:7ng /ml TIBC: 504mg/dl And i have a iron supplement allergy So please suggest treatment

My ferritin level is 22 so should I take some iron supplements? If yes then which one at what frequency?

My iron level is ok that is 51 but my ferritin level is 6 very low i had iron supplements livogen but still didn't work I always have shortness of breath please help me

My Hb is 8.9 and Ferritin is 9.9 What can I eat and what to avoid, please advise and also if extra supplements are required or not

Hi doctor my father ferritin level is 797 .is it normal? Please help me. I have attached report.please check

I recently did iron profile tests. My HB is 11. Serum iron is 86. TIBC 267, UIBC 181 and ferritin 457. Is is bad to have ferritin level so high?

Is active ileitis the cause behind elevated ferritin? My Hb was 9.1on 16th june..Now it is 8.2.. How will ferritin reduce? Also,how will I increase Hb without taking iron supplements?I'm taking high protein diet Kindly tell

Do i need iron supplements as my ferritin level is on lower side? ferritin level is 35 please advise Thank you

Hi. My wife age is 30. She recently tested serum ferritin level and it is 3.2 ng/ml. Can you please suggest the way forward and how to increase the ferritin level?

Issues :weakness, leg pain advised ferritin serum ferritin level is 35 my doctor said that it is normal I am here for second opinion any advice is most welcome Thank you

Ferritin level is 35 is this ok? do I need supplements? Appetite is very low vegetarian please advise

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