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Normal iron but low transferrin
Got my iron test done..is it normal or do I have iron deficiency..should I take supplement or not required ..cbp completely normal
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You have to take Iron supplements even though your Haemoglobin level is normal. It is because the iron stores of the body are mobilized and utilised before the Hb level starts falling. That's why you have to take oral Iron till your TIBC becomes normal and Transferrin saturation becomes high.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Yes u should take tab.livogen once daily for 1 month
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Najeeb T
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9 yrs exp
Malappuram
Looking like iron defiency
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Dr. Bijli Nanda
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7 yrs exp
Noida
Yes you will need iron supplements.
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Consult
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your report you have low transferrin saturation.
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Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment.
Health Tips
Please follow good life style as
take plenty of fluid and
take less spicy and fatty foods and
take protein containing food in the diet and
do breathing exercises regularly with yoga and meditation and
keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life.
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Dr. Himani Shah
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Rajkot
Yes you should take
Iron deficiency is mostly associated with Folic acid and B12 deficiency
Check that report
and consult for the same
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