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Low ferritin and thallasemia
Hello doctor, i m 28 weeks pregnant. Because my HB was low 8.6 my gyn siggest me ferritin and thallasemia test
ferritin result were low i.e 8.29 so i m given iron injection
Does low ferritin mean i will b thallasemia positive? my thallasemia result is pending
Also does iron defeciency affect baby?
what are causes of shuch low iron
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Need to see test report
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Hello,
I understand that you are worried.
Low iron can be treated with medication and if manage properly, it will not harm the child. But correct treatment and diet and monitoring are essential to keep you safe and deliver a healthy child.
Do not panic about the thallassemia results. Wait for the result.
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Ferritin is low means you have iron deficiency Anemia.
Wait for Thalassemia reports
Baby wont be effected with hb -8, but you should correct it soon as baby's weight gain can be hampered
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