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What should my iron level be during pregnancy

My iron level is normal and hemoglobin is also 12.8 but my TIBC level is high, then please tell me am I iron deficient or not.

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Its normal ...  Read More

My mother's iron level is this please indicate what is to be done Please tell me what to do She is having severe leg pain also

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She might need IV iron, need to take a look at hemoglobin levels are well. ...  Read More

My iron levels were 1 point too low before July and ever since July I've been take 120mg of iron supplements a day. Do you think that they would be ready by now or at least close?

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It depends on absorption of iron in your intestines, it will be normal if your intestines are good at absorption of iron. In normal and healthy intestines, it will become normal within 3 months. ...  Read More

Which iron tablet is good in pregnancy : orofer xt or ferronomic plus, if someone have low level of haemoglobin.

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Both are fine. As a safe side, please consult the gynecologist ...  Read More

Hi I am in 9th month of my pregnancy . My hb levels are 8.6 . Will it be a concern during the delivery ? Due to low hb I am on iron supplements for last 2 months . Also , when I got the iron studies and serum ferritin tests done which pointed towards iron overload -3x of acceptable value , will it lead to any complications ?

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Pls get ur HPLC & Peripheral blood swear done. ...  Read More

This is my iron report . ,Plz tell me am I iron defecient or not,my doctor suggested me iron tablet DEXAORANGE for 6 month

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Yes..deficient.. for detailed information do direct online consultation ...  Read More

Hi ...In routine checkup am having vitamin d and low iron levels Vit D -23 Iron -43 Taking vit d 60k and ferrous ascorbate & folate (1.5mg)...For how many months should I take... As we are planning for pregnancy should I take again folic acid tab (5mg) seperately or 1.5mg is enough for daily dose ? Am attatching the report...Thank you

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Kindly connect. ...  Read More

Last month his iron level is 22 after taking orofer for one month today iron level becomes 17.his haemoglobin level is 11.7 also he is diabetic patient

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Currently 19 weeks pregnant.Have iron levels 13.3 in first trimester .Dr prescribed iron but due to which , getting vomittings. Is it ok to stop taking iron supplements and get these in diet as usual?

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You can try diet also but it won't jave much effect in your haemoglobin levels So take injectable iron ...  Read More

Current iron level photometry is low at 29. What supplements/ food items can bring iron level back to normal?

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Supplementation Medication= Tab Socril 1 tab once daily for 2 month straight. Consider doing the same tests again. Diet= Spinach is full of iron. Also for fruit, you can take banana, pomegranate. ...  Read More

I got my blood reports and found I have iron, vitamin D and B12 deficiency. Are there any good supplements I can take along with any specific food to maintain the level of iron, vitamin D and B12 in my body.

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calcium taken along with vitamin d supplements in the afternoon & vitamin c taken along with iron supplements in the morning because it’ll help with better absorption of the deficient mineral ...  Read More

Is it necessary to give iron drops to a six month old baby? If yes please suggest a name of iron drops

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As a routine supplementation, we need not give iron drops ...  Read More

We have been giving iron syrup every alternative day to my 3.5 years kid due to low hemoglobin levels. At the same time can we start to give Zinc syrup everyday as my child is hitting with infections frequently and also doctor suggested long back but we have not used ... however, please let us know can we use Zinc syrup everyday along with iron syr

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For immunity booster you can use Laktrum powder. It's very helpful ...  Read More

My kid aged 3.5 years is having hemoglobin level of 7.9. Doctor recommended iron syrup for the same however my kid is not cooperating to have the same even we have tried many times as she is not cooperating and vomiting. Is there any alternative fruit flavoured syurp or gummies available to treat the same. Thank you

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Continue same ...  Read More

I am currently 27 weeks pregnant... My gynae started my iron and calcium supplements in 5th month...but I had haemorhoids and piles with bleeding issue..so she stopped it ...and I was not able to tolerate calcium... Sometimes I used to have it and sometimes not... In short I have not done any course of both supplements...I am so much worried now ab

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Atleast take folic acid supplements Have milk and dairy products Green leafy vegetables, jaggery and dates Check your haemoglobin, if it's on lower side then injectable iron can be taken ...  Read More

As per my latest blood test reports my Serum Iron is 48 , this is the first time i have got these low levels. I have B12 & D3 deficiency as well, for that i do take medicines - Neurobion Forte & Uprise D3. Can you please prescribe a medicine for iron deficiency.My Hb is 14 and it has always been at the same levels. Otherwise there is no health issu

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You need to complete these deficiencies asap.its causing severe symptoms like weakness,neuropathy, bachache etc. You need to consult me on practo for further management and evaluation. ...  Read More

Hi, Took a blood test in December and found out my Haemoglobin level is 8.8 - My doctor prescribed me Livogen XT tablets but they gave me stomachache. ( I have acidity issues already ) Please suggest any supplements that is gentle on the stomach that can be taken for Iron over the counter.

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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.  Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp  92469 ...  Read More

My wife is 8 weeks pregnant.She is 23 yr old and first time pregnant.Her Hb is 7.6. ultrasound report is normal. Other test normal. One doctor prescribed iron(2 times a day),vit C and folic acid. I consulted another doctor, he prescribed Ecosprin and folic acid. Is it necessary to take Ecospirin as online research showed me that it is not necessar

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Yes its necessary for high risk pregnancy ...  Read More

Recently i took full body check up with blood samples and observed following result- Iron -61ug/dl Vitamin B12- 157pg/ml Vitamin D total-5.73ng/ml This result is below the required range. please suggest how can I boost this level.

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Initially you may need medicines for the vitamin d and b 12 deficiencies.Take meganeuron od plus once a day for 2 months,Cap d rise 60000 iu once a week for atleast 12 weeks ...  Read More

How do I bring the ferritinin leveles back to normal? Ferritinin - 21 All other things like Hem, Serum Iron, TSA, TIBC, CBC, etc are normal. Also, last quarter it was around 27 it decreased massively.

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It could be due to lack of nutrition in diet Please connect over consultation to help you better ...  Read More

My Hb is 12.8 and Iron level is 48 which is low as per the report's lower range is 50. Ferritin too is 23 whereas the upper is 200. Should i take Ferrous Ascorbate or any other medicine or try to improve with food only? I eat nonveg as well as green veggies atleast twice every week. Dont know why it is low. Rest all nutrition parameters were good

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Hello You are young to depend on supplements a healthy balanced diet should work You may connect with me on Practo and I can guide you on the foods that need to be included that can enhance the abso ...  Read More

My iron level was 42 in my last blood test ( 40 days ) back. can i take orrafest xt for iron deficiency , it was prescribed by doctor that time. i have consumed one tablet today. is there any risk ?

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You can take. No risk. Still if u have any queries, kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six ...  Read More

So my iron levels were low around 25 and I am taking this syrup Ferrous Ascorbate and Folic acid suspension IP.. how many tablets spoons should I take it But I wanted to know what time should I take the syrup? What's the ideal time and untill when should I take it ?

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My 14yr old son's hemoglobin is 13.2g/dl.. In iron deficiency profile iron level is 16, unsaturated iron binding 429.3 and %transferrin saturation 3%.Iron binding capacity is 445ug/dl. Which syrup or tablet will be helpful for him

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Please correct his dietary ingredients. Moringa leaves fresh or dried has the sufficient content of nutrition to balance any deficiencies. In fact these values are not alarmingly low. Can be correct ...  Read More

As i am 20 weeks 4 days pregnant and i have Hb level 8gm and my doctor advised me to take iv iron infusion for 5 days every alternate day .... from tomorrow and m having doubt that today i have to take iron tablets orallyy or not as from tomorrow i am taking iv iron infusion .... please help sir/mam

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Hello No oral iron is required if you are taking iv iron. Oral iron to be restarted only after iv therapy is over ...  Read More

Hey I am 30 years old female My weight is 87 Height 5'3 I get my body checkup done every 6-7 months and recently my iron came very low It was about 25.. suggest me a medicine And please tell me what are the common symptoms that I can feel with this Iron levels? Thank you

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Take proper diet green leafy vegetables Tab fergon daily 1 tablet probably on empty stomach 1 or 2 hours before meals Avoid tea with iron tablet as it will not allow iron absorption ...  Read More

My haemoglobin is 14 but iron levels are low at 48 and iron is continuously decreasing since last 3 years

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Your hemoglobin is under normal range, we need to look for the cause of low iron levels, there are many. Kindly consult for a better understanding ...  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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Consult ASAP ...  Read More

I have deducted low serum iron 14 only may i Directly induse iron or will use ferrous sulphate, tell me about it,

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Take oral iron tablet ...  Read More

Hello doctors, I recently have done my AMH level check and it's 2.15 I'm 28 years old and want to wait for pregnancy 1-2 years more. Please suggest what to do

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Your AMH level is good You can wait for couple of years . ...  Read More

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