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Ferritin levels
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.
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Take iron supplement
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Yes, you start with iron supplements. Take syp maltviron 10ml morning and evening.
Take more of fresh green leafy vegetables, beetroot, pumpkin, fruits like pomegranate, dates, raisins, prune, apples.
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Ferritin Level Interpretation:
Ferritin 25.4 ng/mL is considered low-normal.
Most labs use 20–250 ng/mL as the normal range, but:
<30 ng/mL can still indicate low iron stores, especially in women.
Many experts suggest optimal ferritin for women is 50–70 ng/mL to avoid fatigue, hair loss, etc.
Next Steps
✅ What You Can Do:
1. Start low-dose iron supplementation
You can start Ferrous Bisglycinate 25–30 mg elemental iron once daily or alternate days (gentler on stomach).
Best absorbed on empty stomach or with Vitamin C.
Avoid taking it with calcium, tea/coffee, or dairy (reduces absorption).
2. Monitor for side effects
Common: constipation, nausea, black stools.
If side effects occur, try every other day dosing, or switch to a gentle iron form like Ferric Maltol or slow-release iron.
3. Recheck ferritin in 6–8 weeks
Goal: Raise ferritin to 50–70 ng/mL
Supplement for at least 3 months, even if you feel better earlier.
Health Tips
Optional Blood Tests (if not done recently):
Hemoglobin (Hb)
Iron, TIBC, Transferrin Saturation
Vitamin B12, Vitamin D
Thyroid profile (TSH)
Yes, you can safely start iron supplements.
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Have u got a cbc done
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Consult a doctor before prescribing med to your self
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Need few more details
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Dr. Vaibhav Kumar
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4 yrs exp
Asansol
Yes You should and Also You can start with Ferronia XT
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Kolkata
Do cbc
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Bangalore
Check your hemoglobin and then start
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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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