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Ferritin is a protein in the body that binds to iron, most iron stored in the body is bound to ferritin. Decreased levels most commonly mean an iron deficiency anemia caused by chronic blood-loss from heavy menstrul bleeding, pregnancy, not enough iron in your diet, or bleeding inside the intestinal tract.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoA low iron level in serum generally means a chronic loss of blood, is important to rule out the carcinoma of colon as probable cause.
Low iron levels-anemia-develop when there aren't enough healthy red blood cells in your body. Hemoglobin is the iron-rich protein in blood cells that makes the oxygen "stick" to your blood cells. Lack of hemoglobin=lack of oxygen. The symptoms can include fatigue, shortness of breath, or dizziness. If anemia isn't treated quickly, it can eventually be life-threatening.
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∙ 14y agoIt means your iron levels are low. If can cause dizziness and fatigue. You should take extra iron and seek to address the cause of the low iron.
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∙ 13y agoYou will eventually become anemic.
Take some low grade over the counter iron pills.
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∙ 15y agoanemia or ADHD are two possibilities.
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∙ 11y agobecome anaemic
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What diseases are associated with very low ferritin and very high folate?
Anaemia can be associated with low ferritin and high Folate levels.
What will happen if you have a low ferritin?
It means your iron levels are low. If can cause dizziness and fatigue. You should take extra iron and seek to address the cause of the low iron.
How come my ferritin level is 7 and my iron level 135 can you explain why i am so tired if my iron level is so high?
Ferritin is a protein that stores iron. Low ferritin is a precursor to anemia, so if you do nothing about the low ferritin level your iron level will eventually drop.
What is the normal range of ferritin?
is a level of 17.50 in ferritin blood test consider low in a male 66 years old
Is 47 an ok measure of ferritin levels?
Usually, yes. Most labs list about 10-300 as the normal ferritin level. Inflammation can raise the level even if the iron is low so it is helpful to also check iron and TIBC (total iron binding capacity).
What are normal levels of ferritin serum?
is a level of 17.50 in ferritin blood test consider low in a male 66 years old
What is the significance of low ferritin and high red blood cell count?
I don't know. Sorry.
Is 12.8 ferritin with a hemoglobin count of 13.6 low for a 14.5 years adolescent male?
yes
what do you do if your levels are to high or to low?
what do you do if your levels are to high or to low
What are the effects of very low ferritin?
Speaking from experience (my ferritin level is 3) common effects are... * fatigue * headaches, odd pains etc *slow wound healing *lack of concentration *no energy *pale appearance plus many more......
How do geese adapt to low oxygen levels?
Imo, levels are more legitimate than they are low
Do acupuncturists treat low thyroid levels?
Yes. Acupuncturists can treat low thyroid levels.
