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Thalassemia minor
Hi I'm a thalassemia minor and have iron deficiency. Minors are advised not to take iron supplements, but my ferritin level was 5.2 -and range is 12-150. Are there substitute supplements that I can take to cover up the deficiency. I have a pale skin colour and get tired early. What should I do?
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hi minors if deficient in iron also need iron supplements.so defunitely u need iron supplement.also have iron rich diet like dates,jaggery,pomengranate etc.also maintain regular menstrual cycles to avoid loss.
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