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Iron deficiency & weight loss
My sister is experiencing very bad iron deficiency And has also lost Appetite , kindly suggest some medicatons
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Your iron studies confirm iron deficiency, with a low serum iron and a transferrin saturation under 4%, well below the normal range. This pattern, together with your low body weight and loss of appetite, suggests you're not getting or absorbing enough iron and overall nutrition, not just a standalone iron problem.
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Please see a physician or gynaecologist in person so they can prescribe the right iron supplement and dose for you, and check what's behind both the appetite loss and your weight. Your complete blood count has a few flagged values too, so take the original reports along for a direct interpretation.
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Don't start an iron supplement on your own, since too much iron without proper evaluation can cause its own problems. See a doctor soon if the weight loss or poor appetite continues.
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