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Iron deficiency without anemia
My ferritin is 11.8 and hemoglobin is 12.2
Do I need to take supplements for low ferritin
Please help my cbc report is all normal
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Its better if you take iron supplements for 15 days .
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For further information please consult a General Physician
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Serum ferritin level below 12 ng/ml is considered low .
But iron deficiency is very common in Indian female , especially in reproductive age . It is better to take iron supplements.
Next Steps
Improving your dietary intake of iron . Eat dates, pomegranate , spinach( palak) etc ..
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Always take iron supplements on empty stomach and with vitamin c . Like with lime juice for better absorption..
if you want any more tips like this , Do feel free to consult..
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Yes,needed.
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a ferritin level of 11.8 ng/mL suggests low iron stores (iron deficiency without anemia). Iron supplementation is recommended, especially if you have heavy menstrual bleeding, fatigue, hair fall, are planning pregnancy, or have symptoms. Along with supplements, include iron-rich foods (green leafy vegetables, legumes, beans, dates, jaggery, lean meat if non-vegetarian) and vitamin C-rich foods to improve iron absorption.
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consult a physician for iron supplements and repeat hb and serum ferritin after 4-6 weeks
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do not consume tea or coffee with iron supplements as they can reduce the absorption of iron and if u have no gastric issues to improve absorption u can take it alongwith vitamin c supplements.
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Low ferritin means your iron reserves are low
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Take supplements
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No need you need to vitamin C supplement for better iron absorption
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Rachna Pande
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42 yrs exp
Bhopal
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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