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Rspectd doctors I have high frettein levels and nearly 8000 iron in my body where as the normal iron level is150-300 per person I use tablets which decrease iron but I want to remove the iron from my body as soon as possible if not my spleen will bulge and I can die its very urgent pls rply me iam a thalessemia major .

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Since you have thalassemia you must be receiving frequent blood transfusions. You must be on iron chelation medicines to reduce your body iron levels. Please consult your doctor to optimize the dose o ...  Read More

I want to check my iron level in my body. Could you suggest which test should be done . please suggest me

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Its been 36 hours since my iron infusion and i am having a mild fever and body aches, can I take dolo?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

My mother has been taking iron supplements from last 20 days Also she has been consuming all iron rich food .still her iron level is below 6.What can i do to normalize her iron level?

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Please connect directly for the same. Thanks ...  Read More

I had deficiency of iron and doctor recommended me iron infusion.now im feeling fever from past 2 days, vomitiing.Please help

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These are the side effects .you can take paracetamol for the fever and vomikind for the vomiting. If it does not subside see your doctor again for further advise. ...  Read More

How to cut down iron levels in blood? My iron serum 247 Normal is considered within 50-170. What food to avoid and what needs to be done?

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Noting to wry it should be nrml ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I am a mother of 4 month baby, during my 3rd month of pragnancy when I started iron tablets it caused allergy to my skin with red rashes and itching, then my dr. changed brand of iron tablet and after changing brand that medicine suites me. From pragnancy to brest feeding I am taking same iron tablet but now again I am feeling same aller

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Yes dear. Iron tablet Ideally should be taken by lactating mothers. U can consult your GYNAECOLOGIST earliest as he/she is aware of the brand u were allergic to! So according he/She can help you out f ...  Read More

I feel I have low iron in my body since I have chapped lips and brittle nails. How often do I take iron supplements??

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Check by blood report ...  Read More

My sister have 8.5 HB and doctor recommended to take iron medicine. I just want to know best medicine of iron? And how to increase HB and iron level in body.

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There are salts available on prescription, please consult privately ...  Read More

After breastfeeding my body become week please suggest some iron syrup.To take it regularly.please help.

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You need iron and calcium.your gynaecologist must have already prescribed.need not overdose. ...  Read More

Today i got my report and my VITAMIN D 8.9 ng/mL B12 348 pg/mL Iron 48.16 ug/dL Transferrin saturation 14.3 % Ferritin 100.8 (though i have currently cold) Esr also high 15 Suggest something

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These reports point to some nutritional gaps that are common and usually correctable with the right supplementation guidance. An active cold can also temporarily affect markers like ESR, so it helps t ...  Read More

My sister is 38 years old, female and vegetarian. Her recent blood tests showed: • Haemoglobin (Hb): 9.8 g/dL • MCV: 68 fL • Serum iron: 34.3 • Vitamin B12: 105 • Vitamin D: 6.28 She has been experiencing fatigue, but her periods are normal. We would like to understand the appropriate treatment for these deficiencies. Does she need iron, vitamin

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Your haemoglobin, B12, and vitamin D levels are low enough to need proper treatment, not diet changes alone. This isn't something to manage without medical guidance. ...  Read More

I have been experiencing hair-fall since last 2 months. I got my full blood work recently and found out that my iron serum is 59.2, transferrin saturation is 15.8% compared to last year where my iron serum was 98 and transferrin saturation 25.6% Should i be taking supplements?

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Hair shedding over a couple of months often follows a dip in iron stores. Your iron and transferrin saturation have come down since last year, so this is worth acting on rather than watching. ...  Read More

Hello my iron serum level is 30.9 and my trasferrin saturation is 8.15 %. I have been prescribed to take orafer xt for one month and magdep tablets for two weeks to help with fatigue with a gap of 2 hours. Its been more two weeks but I do not see much difference in my symptoms then my doctor asked me to take it every other day instead of everyday b

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Yes one month dose of iron is not enough , you can switch to different iron formulation or you can take intravenous iron ...  Read More

I am a 28-year-old female with recurrent iron-deficiency anemia for several years. My recent blood tests (18 Aug 2026) show Hb 9.4 g/dL, MCV 65.84 fL, serum iron 15.8 µg/dL, transferrin saturation 3.94%, Ferritin 7.8, RDW 17.1%, vitamin D 6.01 ng/mL, B12 182 pg/mL, calcium 8.37 mg/dL and ESR 32. I have heavy menstrual bleeding and have required s

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first you go to the hematologist for further investigation like the thyroid and peripheral smear of blood take vita d supplement and vitamin b 12 supplement ...  Read More

My Iron and associated report. Please see if I have deficiency? BMI 45......should I do any more tests 19 June 2026 Iron: 36.47 μg/dL TIBC: 296.6 μg/dL Transferrin Saturation: 12.3% UIBC: 260.16 μg/dL Ferritin: 210 ng/mL Hemoglobin: 12.8 g/dL Hematocrit: 42.7% RBC: 4.91 × 10⁶/μL MCV: 87 fL MCH: 26.1 pg MCHC: 30 g/dL R

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Iron is low ,storage is high ,crp high ,its indicate that any chronic disease or any inflammation present in body.bmi is 45 , go for lipid test And start excercise daily because bmi is so so so high. ...  Read More

My Iron and associated report. Please see if I have deficiency? BMI 45......should I do any more tests ? 30 March 2026 Iron: 56.29 µg/dL TIBC: 369.6 µg/dL Transferrin Saturation: 15.23% UIBC: 313.31 µg/dL Ferritin: 204 ng/mL Hemoglobin: 13.9 g/dL Hematocrit: 45.7% RBC: 5.38 × 10⁶/µL MCV: 84.9 fL MCH: 25.8 pg MCHC: 30.

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Please discuss with dietician or physician for better personalized advice and medication. ...  Read More

Suggest me supplements for vitamin D, vitamin B12 and iron/folic acid since my blood report shows i am deficient in these nutrients

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Uprise 60k and Methylcobalamin 1500mcg for d3 and b12 once weekly upto 3 months.iron ascorbate tablet for iron deficiency. Once daily upto 3 to 4 weeks.keep gap between tablets. ...  Read More

It is fine to take 29 mg of iron byglycinate tablet every alternative day or more is required to correct long term iron deficiency anemia ( I have sensitive stomach too hench the byglycinate form )

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Only tablet is not going to help proper diet and proper absorption of nutrients matters ...  Read More

I am facing fatigue and tiredness due to low vitamin D which is 8 and iron levels which is 7.8 and my HB level is 10

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Vitamin D 8 ng/mL indicates severe deficiency. Haemoglobin 10 g/dL indicates anaemia, which can contribute to fatigue and weakness. “Iron 7.8” needs clarification—if this is serum fe ...  Read More

My serum ferritin is 6.3, haemoglobin 13.4 iron serum 34 so I need advice. I had a stroke in March 2023 and have diabetes since 2020 both currently being treated.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

23 weeks pregnant..Have been prescribed iron tablet named livogen and magnesium tablet named mgd3 after dinner at night time...Can we take these two tablets together or should there be any gap interval maintained between the two tablets?

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Give it a gap span of atleast 2 hrs ...  Read More

I recently did my blood test and found there is iron and vitamin d deficiency. what medication should i start on.

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Hello, Recently i lost 8 kgs weight through gym in 3 months. I was experiencing a lot more hairfall and widening of hairline at front while combing. So got the tests done. Hb was : 11.1 Rbc count : 3.62 Serum iron : 38 UIBC: 260.05 TIBC : 298 Transferrin : 208.63 Iron saturation % : 12.83 Ferritin : 22.4 Vitamin D3 : 67 B12 : 202 What should I do?

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Improve your diet...protein and multivitamins ...  Read More

Hello, Recently i lost 8 kgs weight through gym in 3 months. I was experiencing a lot more hairfall and widening of hairline at front while combing. So got the tests done. Hb was : 11.1 Rbc count : 3.62 Serum iron : 38 UIBC: 260.05 TIBC : 298 Transferrin : 208.63 Iron saturation % : 12.83 Ferritin : 22.4 Vitamin D3 : 67 B12 : 202 What should I do?

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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app ...  Read More

Hello, Recently i lost 8 kgs weight through gym in 3 months. I was experiencing a lot more hairfall and widening of hairline at front while combing. So got the tests done. Hb was : 11.1 Rbc count : 3.62 Serum iron : 38 UIBC: 260.05 TIBC : 298 Transferrin : 208.63 Iron saturation % : 12.83 Ferritin : 22.4 Vitamin D3 : 67 B12 : 202 What should I do?

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Good afternoon it's due to nutritional deficiencies. Pls connect directly through practo app. ...  Read More

Levels of B12 is 105 Haemoglobin 7 Iron is 7 Esr is 85 Ferritin is 2 I have consulted doctor he gave b12 and iron injections How can it be balanced again I have severe hair loss and feeling nervous

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Deficiency huge. Go for treatment by doctor. Manage by healthy diet n some medicine. ...  Read More

Hi , Pls suggest any good tasting Iron supplements which can be given to my 2.3 year old daughter. She is very picky and doesn't take liquid syrub. Whenever I give her she pukes as its quite strong. I am looking for some recommendation for any good gummies or in chocolate form so that she can consume it. She is 9.2 kgs currently and her appetite is

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I have Hb as 9.7 g/dL on 15 May and then 9.6g/dL on 6 june. Three weeks apart. Taking cheri for oral iron supplementation. I am currently in 28 weeks of pregnancy. Doctor has told for iron infusion. Is it necessary ? Will it cause pigmentation?

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No iron infusion is not required at 9.7 Iron infusion does not cause pigmentation You first need to rule out thalassemia ...  Read More

I have iron deficiency.please suggest required supplements and please find the attached reports.

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