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My mom got her blood test done. She has a transferrin saturation of 14% and her TIBC is 413. But her haemoglobin is under a normal range. What does a low tranferrin saturation and slightly higher TIBC signify ? Anything to worry ? I have attached her blood reports below.

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My mother is a patient of diabetes and blood pressure, she takes medicine if it. Currently in regular check up, iron - 30 (ref range 33-193), TIBC - 620 (ref range 250-450), UIBC - 590 (ref range 135 - 392) Transferrin saturation - 4.93 (ref range 14-50). ESR - 24 (ref range 0-19) Haemoglobin 10.4 (ref range 12-15) RBC - 3.7 (ref range

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It is most likely a case of iron deficiency. A detailed history of the case is needed to ascertain anything. Since all the parameters are deranged it is most likely a chronic case. There is no evident ...  Read More

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I am 24 and obese and suffering from NASH/NAFLD. I and my Gastroenterologist probably missed this Iron Overload/Hemochromatosis occuring due to NASH/NAFLD. My Iron Serum and Transferrin Saturation% are: Iron Serum: 133, 147. % Transferrin Saturation: 42.6, 46.13. I read an article by Dr Kris V Kowdley, that values>40% are too high and indicates

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Iron - 142 TIBC - 228 Tranferrin - 160 Percent of Iron Saturation - 62 All LFT are normal Hemoblobin also normal

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What could be the underlying cause? I am facing weakness, tiredness, little but continuous throat pain & congestion from 3-4 months. Having hairfall from past 1 month . I feel bit feverish sometimes. Today had my blood test done. Iron level is on boundary(160). Ferritin is normal, but Haemoglobin(18.3) ,ESR(28), %Iron saturation(57%) are high.

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Hello, i am your doctor. Continuous throat pain with congestion for more than 3 months are common in metro cities. As your blood report is normal it is least likely a infective cause. ...  Read More

Hello sir Oxygen saturation level in blood 95 and 96 normal or not?? Please clarify my doubt sir .

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It is normal. But there is also need to look for breathing pattern.. ...  Read More

Hi Suppose saturation levels of 98 and 99 indicates the lungs and heart are healthy or not??. I have a doubt actually.

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Saturation is normal ...  Read More

I have been getting body pain and muscle cramps from the past few months.. i recently had a health check up done and was found to have high levels of Iron in blood.. Iron - 180.5mg/dl and Transferrin saturation - 55.37%.. do i need to visit a doctor and get this checked? Is this related to the body pain?

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Please Yes Consult nearby physician in person and take proper treatment ...  Read More

What are the causes of Low transferrin, abnormal darkening, mild Low HB 11.4 Thank you so much Is transferrin n ferritin are same?

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You need to send total iron profile with ferritin level ...  Read More

I have fever from last 3 days and I am on meds I have high bp problem...and my oxy saturation is 90 to 93 is it ok or any problem with this ... What is normal saturation level

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Normal oxygen saturation is above 96% on room air. Your saturation is lower than normal. Kindly do covid test and CT chest ...  Read More

Hello Doctor I'm Shamili ,34 yrs old Due to Abortion ,my hb levels are 9.4 Can low hb cause saturation drops ? Doctor now gave iron tablets for it I'm on my periods 4th day, suddenly from 8:30 pm I'm feeling like my oxygen levels are dropping I checked saturation - starting it was 98 then after walk again i check saturation now its showing arou

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Hello Shamili, I'm sorry to hear about your recent experience. I can understand your concern regarding your oxygen saturation levels dropping. Let me help you understand the possible reasons for your ...  Read More

Sir/medam At the time of walking my saturation was 96 and 97. After 30min walking my saturation was 97. Is it normal??

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Perfectly normal. ...  Read More

Dear sir What is the better position to measure SPO2. My saturation was 98 in sitting upright position and 96 in lying suspine position . What is the reason for 96 saturation in suspine position. Is this normal for the above variation???

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Position changes the saturation levels. However both 98 and 96 are within the acceptable range. ...  Read More

I have been on low ferritin levels issue for months bw 16-24ng/ml but normal iron. Started taking orofer-xt total since a week after testing now my serum iron is high at 272ug/dl, UIBC at 62ug/dl, transferrin saturation high at 81.29%. Do I need to be concerned on above levels or change in medication.

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ...  Read More

I got a blood test and my iron serum shows 212 ug/DL , TIBC 358 and Transferrin Saturation 62%. Vit D Hydroxy 55.4 nmol/L. Please advise should I be concerned and which doctors can help with this?

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Had gone through a CBC test Hb: 14.2 Leucocytes: 7.2 RDW: 14.1 (QUITE HIGH) Lymphocytes: 16percent (1.14 total) quite low Platelets:1.77 MPV:12.7 (QUITE HIGH) Serum Iron :36(quite low) UIBC:317 TIBC:353 Transferrin saturation:10.2percent Can you please let me know all values are overall in normal range or not?? Actly I am quite worried about MPV,

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Treatment depends on your current condition and symptoms Reports are for correlating your symptoms with your diagnosis ...  Read More

Oxygen saturation is 95. Is there anything to worry? Earlier it was 93 Please let me know if any other consultation is required

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Needed history ,how many days back you become positive. And what symptoms do u have right now and treatment taken ...  Read More

I have completed my 15 days covid isolation Should we check oxygen saturation level even after the isolation

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Yes it’s better u check it as re infection of covid is possible ...  Read More

Hello sir my age 30 just need some knowledge about oxygen saturation becoz my parents age 55 and 48 .they r diabetic now good no issues . Oxygen saturation is 97 or 95 sometimes . I want to know if any breethless if they feel sometime can I use neibilozer at home for breathing And oxygen saturation improvement if yes pls tell what I can use in t

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Nebulizer don't provide oxygen. It is used to deliver some medicine directly to the lung. If saturation increase after nebulization that is because of that drug n not the nebulizer Are they covid posi ...  Read More

Patient is having saturation of 85-89 when lying and 92-93 when she sits. Her TB medication are going on. If she is on 2L oxygen than she maintains the saturation of 92-95. How can saturation brings back to normal ???

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Hi. I understand your concern s. Open a private online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription ...  Read More

I have low transferrin levels(165) with normal hemoglobin (13). Even urea in less with normal liver and kidney conditions. What is the reason for low level transferrin and urea in blood?i have gallstones is it related to it?

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Transferrin as the name suggests is a protein produced by liver which helps in transportation of iron in our body. It's low levels may be either due to it's low production by liver or excessive excret ...  Read More

I have low iron (iron 44.84; transferrin Saturation 12.96) n high cholesterol levels(total cholesterol 211 ; non HDL cholesterol 171.30 ; LDL / HDL ratio 3.78 ; Cholesterol / HDL ratio 5.31 ) as I randomly got my blood test done, wanted to know if there is a matter of concern to get myself treated asap or I can wait for sometime n after a month or

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You may not need any cholesterol medication right now..but LDL is a little high. Diet and exercise is needed to reduce LDL Repeat the test after four to six weeks. ...  Read More

I am having vitamin B12, vitamin D and iron, transferrin deficiency. Please suggest a vegetarian diet/ supplements to overcome the issue.

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Ask me directly for customized diet plan for you. ...  Read More

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