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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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Yes,needed.
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Low ferritin means your iron reserves are low
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Take supplements
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Richa Khetan
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Bhagalpur
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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Himanshu Parmar
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Mandsaur
No need you need to vitamin C supplement for better iron absorption
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