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Low iron but normal haemoglobin
29. M, 5'6", 72kg
I just did a comprehensive health checkup. Iron levels came out to be low but haemoglobin levels were normal.
Would this cause any problems? Are iron pills needed?
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Low iron levels with normal hemoglobin, called latent iron deficiency, may not cause immediate problems but can lead to fatigue, cognitive issues, weakened immunity, or anemia if untreated. Common causes include poor diet, blood loss, or absorption issues. Increasing iron-rich foods like red meat, leafy greens, and fortified cereals, paired with vitamin C, can help. Supplements may be needed if symptoms like fatigue are present or ferritin is significantly low. Avoid inhibitors like tea or calcium with iron. Consult a doctor to address the root cause and monitor levels after 2-3 months of dietary changes or supplementation.
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Haemoglobin is normal no need for iron medication
Keep a check every month
Take good nutritious food rich in iron
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Kindly connect will guide you.
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Then you need not worry.
Take iron rich foods.
Palak , pudina , drum stick and drum stick leaves.
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Need some more information, any dark stools , last time when did u had anti helmintic,
You can start iron and Consult
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You should visit a physician for proper physical examination and treatment
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
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10 yrs exp
Bareilly
Kindly connect.
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
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Gurgaon
-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
-Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
No need
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
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Hingoli
need more information
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If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Bijli Nanda
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Not needed.take green vegetables.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Avoid sugar and starch
Green leafy vegetables and
Fiber meal
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Pune
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