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What are the common symptoms of iron deficiency anemia?
What are the common symptoms of iron deficiency anemia?
What are the common symptoms of iron deficiency anemia?
The most common symptoms of iron deficiency (anemia) are fatigue, rapid heartbeats, shortness of breathe, headache and unexplained generalised weakness.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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How much blood is drawn for a ferritin blood test?
Approximately 3 ml of blood is drawn for ferritin blood test
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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 you die of Iron deficiency?
Iron deficiency rarely causes death however, low levels of iron can cause multiple other complications which can make you feel fatigued throughout the day.
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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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What is a serum ferritin test?
A serum ferritin test helps the doctor understand how much iron or ferritin the body is storing.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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