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Can I take an iron supplement if I have haemoglobin 6g/dl?

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Can I take an iron supplement if I have haemoglobin 6g/dl?

Yes, you can take iron supplements if your hemoglobin levels are 6. However, consider investigating why your levels are low with a blood test.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Why do I have iron deficiency anemia?

Iron deficiency anemia occurs when your body does not have enough iron to produce hemoglobin.

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Can an anemic blood test detect pregnancy?

No, an anemic blood test cannot detect pregancy. It is only meant to detect low iron levels and anemia.

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Can a low iron deficiency cause cancer?

There is very less evidence that iron deficiency leads to cancer. However, few research papers indicates that blood loss can result in colon cancer and uterine cancer.

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When does regular iron deficiency become anemia?

Iron deficiency anemia develops when your body uses the iron stores faster than they can be refilled, or when the flow of iron into your system has slowed due to undiagnosed medical conditions.

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Can one still be iron deficient if his/her hemoglobin is 13.8?

Usually not, however, if your doctor feels that iron levels are low then you can improve the levels by consuming iron rich diet.

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