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CBC and Iron level
I recently reviewed my blood test results and noticed that my hemoglobin is 9.7 g/dL, my serum iron is 46 µg/dL, and my MPV is elevated at 14.8. Could you please review these results and advise accordingly.
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Iron deficiency anaemia
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iron supplements
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should not take milk with medicine
additionally vitamin c can be added to increase iron absorption
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It seems like moderate anaemia as the normal hb level in female should be atleast 11.5 g/dl n more.
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Please take Iron tablets once daily at night after dinner for 3 months.
Take proper diet rich in vitamins n minerals. Increase consumption of green vegetables like spinach, broccoli can also add jaggery and ragi in diet.
Along with iron tablet take vitamin C tablet for better absorption of iron.
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After consuming iron tablets the stool color may change to black n there may be mild to moderate constipation.
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You can take iron rich food like spinach,jaggery,green vegetables. Along with take IFA tablet.for 10 days.
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You can take iron supplements, increase your green leafy intake
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take syp. dexorange 5ml three times a day
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please eat carrot, beet root, tomato, daily in food time
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always look out for weakness and consult your doctor as soon as possible..if symptoms continues
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You possibly have mild iron deficiency anaemia, maybe due to heavy bleeding during menses. If you have symptoms such as fatigue, weakness you can start iron supplements and recheck CBC and Serum iron studies after a month or so.
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If you have symptoms such as fatigue, weakness you can start iron supplements and recheck CBC and Serum iron studies after a month or so. Otherwise you can try dietary changes including iron and vitamin rich fruits and vegetables in your diet.
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If heavy menses is not the issue you should consult a physician and get further evaluation done.
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I would like to know your age,menstrual history and food habits.
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Consult a physician with detailed history
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You may have iron defeciancy anemia .it will be more helpful if you mentioned your age .
Incase you are a premenopausal women heavy bleeding could be the reason
Very poor iron intake and dietary habits
Try to take iron supplements
Kindly consult me on practo.
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You may have iron deficiency anemia,low serum iron and elevated mpv are usually seen in fe Def anemia.You can use oral iron supplement for a month or two , repeat the CBC and ferritin level
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You have moderate iron-deficiency anemia.The high MPV is not a separate disease here — it is a typical finding when someone is iron deficient
Some other caused.....
Heavy menstrual bleeding (if you are a pre-menopausal woman)
Slow gastrointestinal blood loss (ulcer, gastritis, piles, hookworm, celiac, colon polyps/cancer in older adults)
Very poor dietary iron intake + high demand (vegetarian/vegan diet, pregnancy, growth spurt)
Malabsorption (celiac disease, gastric bypass, chronic PPI/antacid use)
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Its ida kindly consult
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Iron supplements.
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Take ferotin syrup after breakfast . It will help u alot
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It’s Iron deficiency anemia
Kindly consult
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Your blood test suggests you are Anaemic. At your age anaemia is usually due to your periods.
Please take oral iron and have your blood test CBP done in 4 weeks to check the anaemia is improving.
All the best.
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A doctor is supposed to treat you based on your symptoms. Unnecessary tests itself is a dangerous trend. Kindly let us know your issues.
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Match your symptoms with lab values.
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Check your lifestyle with your lifestyle consultant who practices integrated medicine. Knowledge of Ayurveda is useful
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Need more details, you can contact any time directly for consultation. Whatsapp number : Nine seven seven four five one five six eight one.
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Your blood test results suggest that you are likely dealing with iron-deficiency anemia, which is the most common and very treatable cause of low hemoglobin in females.
Hemoglobin 9.7 g/dL – This is moderately low and consistent with anemia.
Serum Iron 46 µg/dL – This falls on the lower side of normal, supporting iron deficiency.
MPV 14.8 (elevated) – This means your platelets are larger in size. It commonly happens when the bone marrow is actively trying to produce new blood cells to compensate for anemia. It is not dangerous and usually normalizes once the anemia corrects.
Most likely cause
In women your age, the most common reasons include:
Heavy or prolonged periods
Low dietary iron intake
Recent illness or infection
Gastric acidity/poor iron absorption
Post-viral weakness
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1.Start iron supplementation (important because diet alone will not rapidly correct Hb).
A commonly used option is:
• Ferrous sulfate / ferrous ascorbate 100–200 mg elemental iron per day
Take it after food with vitamin C (like lemon water) for better absorption.
2.Repeat CBC + serum ferritin after 4 weeks to see the response.
3.Diet additions:
• Green leafy vegetables, jaggery, dates, beetroot
• Eggs, chicken, fish
• Sprouts, beans, ragi
• Avoid tea/coffee within 2 hours of taking iron tablets (they reduce absorption)
4.Check menstrual cycle
If your periods are heavy or irregular, you may need additional evaluation.
Good luck!
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Diet change. Iron containing diet. And medication like iron folic acid. It will be ok
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You are having iron deficiency anaemia.. tab iron replacement therapy.. connect on practo
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Low hb.
Livogen z one at night for 2 months.
Stool color change is normal.
Mpv is for academic interest.
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Kindly consult Directly on Practo
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Start dexorange
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Please consult a General Physician in your area with all your reports. The Doctor can see you and your reports and start appropriate treatment.
The information you have shared is very sketchy.
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Hi..low hemoglobin can be due to various reasons in females. As per the above reports, its likely to be due to iron deficiency. The main concern is to find the cause of anemia( low hemoglobin) and then treat the cause, rather than taking only the iron supplements.
This needs a detailed history taking and then some additional tests
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if you don't mind, you can consult me through practo consult and I can guide you as required
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maintain Iron rich diet
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Dr. Jyoti Singh
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8 yrs exp
Meerut
You have anaemia.
Further information is required.
Kindly connect.
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Dr. Fathima Simiya K
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Malappuram
Your reports show anemia, most likely due to low iron. Your hemoglobin is low, and your iron level is also on the lower side. The high MPV can happen when the body is trying to make more blood cells.
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You should start iron supplements and avoid taking them with milk. Taking vitamin C can help better absorption. Regular follow-up tests after 4–6 weeks are advised.
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Dr. Jasim Bin Jafar
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5 yrs exp
Pathanamthitta
Anemia with low serum iron is common in females of reproductive age groups. What you can do is take iron tablets for a month and then repeat CBC. If there is improvement, then there is no need for further evaluation, you can continue taking iron tablets and eat iron rich food
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Dr. Radhika Bajaj
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Patna
Can be due to Iron deficiency anemia. Should be started on Iron folic acid supplements. Try to take jaggery, dates and spinach in diet.
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
It's anaemia , you should take Iron Supplements
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Dr. Shahbaz Khan
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Delhi
Looks like iron deficiency anemia kindly get a consultation for further evaluation
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
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Nashik
Hello take orofer xt syrup 1 ml twice daily for 1 month
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Dr. Shamira Bhaiji
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1 yrs exp
Bharuch
It can be due to iron deficiency. Would like to know your eating habits, menstrual history, kindly consult me on practo
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Dr. Syed Jawwad Hashmi
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Aurangabad
Please consult
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake kore
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Laxmi Koppishetty
General Practitioner
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Rajahmundry
Anemia
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requires treatment
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Bangalore
Take iron supplements
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
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Rajahmundry
Need few more details please consult for further evaluation
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Dr. Aparna Narayanaswamy
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Kottayam
Kindly consult directly on practo or reach out on 7736 two seven six 462
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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