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.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
In most cases, you get your iron tests results within 24 hours.
Iron deficiency in toddlers can be due to excessive intake of cow's milk only. Secondary reasons are rapid growth during this phase and inability to consume green leafy vegetables.
Approximately 3 ml of blood is drawn for ferritin blood test
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.
If you have boderline iron deficiency then you can get rid of it by consuming a diet rich in iron, green leafy vegetables and fortified cereals.
Hemoglobin, Iron Test
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