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Should I take iron supplements?
My body temp is always low, I feel cold a lot ( have been for many years) and am 34 years old. Should I take iron supplement? Or get tested for iron deficiency?
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Dr. Sandeep Utreja
Internal Medicine
13 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Low body temperature could be due to thyroid problem.
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Get your thyroid test done from blood
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Also visit Medicine doctor first to have proper history and examination
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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
I would advise you to get your blood tested before you take the supplements. Do a CBC and thyroid profile. Based on the results start the treatment.
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