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Are Iron Levels Of Eighteen Indicative Of Iron Deficiency Anemia?

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Question : hi how low is low iron level mine is 18
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:

Hello dear. Level below 50 are low

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The level below 50 mcg is considered as low. This represents iron deficiency anemia. You require to take iron supplements and iron-rich diet to boost your iron stores.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Deepak Sundriyal, Oncologist
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Are Iron Levels Of Eighteen Indicative Of Iron Deficiency Anemia?

Brief Answer: Hello dear. Level below 50 are low Detailed Answer: Hello, The level below 50 mcg is considered as low. This represents iron deficiency anemia. You require to take iron supplements and iron-rich diet to boost your iron stores. Hope I have answered your query. Take care Regards, Dr Deepak Sundriyal, Oncologist