How To Increase Ferritin Levels- 876 Questions Answered

Is ferritin level 95.2 ng/ml low should I take iron supplements to increase my ferritin? My vitamin b12. Is 90 and vitamin D is 8.46 what should I do

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Dr. Soudip Saha General Physician | South 24 Parganas

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Hii... sir/mam... I have ferritin level 38.5 is it ok ..? Or Do i have less ferritin..? If less how to improve level naturally..?

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Ms. Neha Suryawanshi Dietitian/Nutritionist | Mumbai

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My Ferritin level is 18...............is it normal???please advise what to do...do i need to take medicines

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Dr. Mayank Singhai General Practitioner | Jabalpur

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Normal No need to take any medicine ... Read More

How much ferritin levels should maintain to prevent hair fall and to improve growth. How much should be hemoglobin percentage..?

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Ms. Saba Sheikh Dietitian/Nutritionist | Delhi

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Is ferritin level 146ng/ml is too high? Am I at risk of iron overload ?

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Dr. Nishant Kumar Jaiswal Public Health Medicine Specialist | Lucknow

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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

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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

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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 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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Dr. Gitika Agarwal General Physician | Delhi

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I am taking iron supplements with vit c for 3 weeks for hair loss..my ferritin levels raised from 30 to 205 in 3 weeks.. still losing hair..what to do

Asked for Female, 30 Years 668 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

There are many reasons for hair fall. So first and foremost we have to find the cause with the help of detailed history and examination. Some of the common causes are nutritional deficiency, hormonal ... 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

I am having low hair density and shedding. All blood tests are normal. DHT is 502 pg/ml. From thyroid to every test it's normal. Serum iron 63 TIBC 367.8 Transferrin saturation 17.13 Zinc 86 Ferritin 41.8 B12 290 Vitamin D 33.96 HB 13.6 DHT 501.68 pg/ml Average Australian man ferritin is 150 What should be my approach? I think iron is lacking a bi

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Having hair fall, no pattern baldness, only the density is decreasing. Should I take Iron, if yes then what is the dosage and time period before a follow up test? And what salt? Chelated? Please tell me medicine name or exact dosage in mg with time period. Also, daily or alternate days? Thank you. Serum iron 63 TIBC 367.8 Transferrin saturation 17.

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Hello Doctor, My serum ferritin level is 4 ng/mL, and I have been experiencing significant hair fall. I am also currently undergoing treatment for H. pylori infection. My doctor in Bangalore mentioned that my iron stores are severely depleted and recommended an IV iron infusion (Ferric Carboxymaltose 500 mg). However, I recently consulted a doct

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Dr. Ankita Gahlot Obstetrician | Bangalore

A ferritin of 4 ng/mL is severely low, well below the normal range. That alone can explain the hair fall you're seeing. H. pylori infection often reduces how well the stomach absorbs iron, so the two ... Read More

Doctor, I cannot afford a paid consultation at the moment, so I am reaching out to you again through the Free FAQ service. Six months ago, my Vitamin B12 level was 147 pg/mL. After taking approximately six Methylcobalamin injections, my B12 level has increased to 283 pg/mL after six months. I am a pure vegetarian. Could you please guide me on what

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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Doctor, I cannot afford a paid consultation at the moment, so I am reaching out to you again through the Free FAQ service. Six months ago, my Vitamin B12 level was 147 pg/mL. After taking approximately six Methylcobalamin injections, my B12 level has increased to 283 pg/mL after six months. I am a pure vegetarian. Could you please guide me on what

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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My ferritin levels are at 8.1 ng/ml Last year it was 12. But I was not prescribed any supplement as my hb was 12.4. I again did ferritin test by myself. I am 28 years old. I am having a lot of fatigue, dizziness, palpitations, anxiety and a high pulse rate, it's been a month and I am not able to do basic functions. I don't have the energy to leave

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Asked for Female, 26 Years 101 Views v

Dr. Ankita Gahlot Obstetrician | Bangalore

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A ferritin of 8 alongside fatigue, dizziness, and a racing pulse does point toward iron deficiency affecting your body's oxygen delivery. ... Read More

About 2 years ago my vitamin d level was 21 Then I started 12 weeks of 60000iu dose After that my levels were 25 Then I take supplements (may be 2&3 dose in a year) Now I again tested it comes 19.6 (why it's not increasing) Symptoms: fatigue, neck stiffness, anxiety, calf muscle cramps. Note: I have hypothyroidism and my tsh is 7.21 and t4 -

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Ms. Sushma Khandelwal Dietitian/Nutritionist | Jaipur

Need more information about you.It is not connected with supplements but at first improve your gut health for better absorption so detiled, connect me through practo you will get good results definite ... Read More

I have recently got blood test done and my ferritin comes 11.8 ng/ml which is very low what should I do

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Dr. Rajesh Gupta Consultant Physician | Gurdaspur

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Hi doctors recently i was diagnosed with border line b12 my hb is 13 & ferritin levels doctor prescribed me nurokind1500 injections my ferritin is 18 where lab range is 6-137 I am a vegetarian i read somewhere taking b13 reduce more ferritin am getting scared now Is it true if we take b12 feritin will reduce ?

Asked for Female, 34 Years 138 Views v

Dr. Yuvraj Arora Monga General Physician | Delhi

Ferritin levels may go down Dònt worry about that U may add Iron supplements also for 6-8 week period ... 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.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 84 Views v

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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I have low ferritin and low transferrin saturation (around 14%), and recently I’ve noticed that my menstrual flow has become lighter than usual. Could these low iron levels be the reason for the change in my period flow, or should I be looking at other possible causes?

Asked for Female, 24 Years 47 Views v

Dr. Panchani Gynecologist | Surat

Hi good afternoon Thnxs for your question Menes irregularities and flow depends on hormones and structure of uterus and ovaries. No direct relationship with hemoglobin I need complete details regardin ... Read More

My dad has previous heart surgery and recently his creatinine levels are increasing rapidly now it is 3.6. He has low hemoglobin levels as well. Liver infection is showing in reports. He has swelling in legs sometimes breathless ness Please suggest do we need dialysis in this? Is this treatable?

Asked for Female, 54 Years 117 Views v

Dr. Nagarjuna Nephrologist/Renal Specialist | Karimnagar

Dialysis is not decided by creatinine value alone. It is started only when certain danger signs are present, such as fluid overload, severe breathlessness, very low urine output, high potassium, or ac ... Read More

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 I recently had very heavy period.. So my gynec told me to take blood test...I am feeling weak and severe hair loss.. my hb level is 12.5 Rbc-4.5 Serum iron -82 Total iron binding capacity -378 Unsaturated iron binding capacity -296 Tranferrin saturation -21 My ferritin level -35 Vitamin D-17 Should I need to take iron supplement because my fe

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Asked for Female, 36 Years 240 Views v

Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

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 435 Views v

Dr. Nikhil Agrawal Internal Medicine | Bhilai

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I am 5 weeks pregnant according to my lmp. I checked beta hcg level 2 days back it was 636 and today I checked again it was 991 . HCG is increasing but not doubling. Should I worry about this? What step should I have to do next?

Asked for Female, 28 Years 1039 Views v

Dr. Nitigya Nonhare General Physician | Raipur

It can vary It’s okay It should just not decrease ... Read More

I diagnosed with PCOD. I got my periods after four months ten days. My prolactin level was 29 ng/ml two months ago. Now It's 69 ng/ml. I've done the blood test when I'm on 2nd day of my periods. Can prolactin increase the time of Menstruation?

Asked for Female, 24 Years 172 Views v

Dr. Panchani Gynecologist | Surat

Hi good afternoon Thnxs for your question I need complete details regarding ur case so I can help you For further guidance on it and medicine Use my online consulting link so that we can discuss ur qu ... Read More

Vitamin b12- 201 ng/ml D- 30.6 ng/ml Ferritin: 7.4 ng/ml What foods and supplements I can include in my diet to increase it?

Asked for Female, 30 Years 62 Views v

Dr. Mintu Dhibar Internal Medicine | Durgapur

Green vegetables must along with salad in botboth lunch and dinner Fruits till 12pm Avoid animal foods. ... Read More

My uric acid level is 10 what foods needs to avoid and eat............... Plz help on this ... Thanks

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Dr. Chetan B Desai General Physician | Bangalore

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Is ferritin level 95.2 ng/ml low should I take iron supplements to increase my ferritin? My vitamin b12. Is 90 and vitamin D is 8.46 what should I do

Hii... sir/mam... I have ferritin level 38.5 is it ok ..? Or Do i have less ferritin..? If less how to improve level naturally..?

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My Ferritin level is 18...............is it normal???please advise what to do...do i need to take medicines

How much ferritin levels should maintain to prevent hair fall and to improve growth. How much should be hemoglobin percentage..?

Is ferritin level 146ng/ml is too high? Am I at risk of iron overload ?

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

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

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.

I am taking iron supplements with vit c for 3 weeks for hair loss..my ferritin levels raised from 30 to 205 in 3 weeks.. still losing hair..what to do

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

I have recently got blood test done and my ferritin comes 11.8 ng/ml which is very low what should I do

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?

I have low ferritin and low transferrin saturation (around 14%), and recently I’ve noticed that my menstrual flow has become lighter than usual. Could these low iron levels be the reason for the change in my period flow, or should I be looking at other possible causes?

My dad has previous heart surgery and recently his creatinine levels are increasing rapidly now it is 3.6. He has low hemoglobin levels as well. Liver infection is showing in reports. He has swelling in legs sometimes breathless ness Please suggest do we need dialysis in this? Is this treatable?

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??

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

I am 5 weeks pregnant according to my lmp. I checked beta hcg level 2 days back it was 636 and today I checked again it was 991 . HCG is increasing but not doubling. Should I worry about this? What step should I have to do next?

I diagnosed with PCOD. I got my periods after four months ten days. My prolactin level was 29 ng/ml two months ago. Now It's 69 ng/ml. I've done the blood test when I'm on 2nd day of my periods. Can prolactin increase the time of Menstruation?

Vitamin b12- 201 ng/ml D- 30.6 ng/ml Ferritin: 7.4 ng/ml What foods and supplements I can include in my diet to increase it?

My uric acid level is 10 what foods needs to avoid and eat............... Plz help on this ... Thanks

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