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Ferritin is 1
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I recently took a blood test for anemia , the smear study showed severe anemia and the ferritin level is just 1 .. How worried should I be ??
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Iron deficiency anemia
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consult for proper medications
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Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult.
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Consultation for treatment of anaemia is advisable
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Medication under prescription is advisable
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It would be better if you would be able to share with me the entire report.
We could discuss over it thoroughly and proceed on with the necessary medications required.
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Consult Online or over a call
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Iron deficiency anemia.
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Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist.
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Dr. Jaydeep Mangroliya
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Rajkot
There is a thing to take it seriously if ferritin level is 1.
You need to start with iv iron therapy for better and quicker result
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Better consult any physician to know for itscause
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Dr. Saurabh Tripathi
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Kanpur
iron deficiency anemia.
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