Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Iron Defeciency Anaemia?
Question: For 21/2 years I have been getting iron infusions for low ferratin levels and anemia, hgb. I am with a hematologist, had numerous, numerous tests, all normal. Went for a second opinion, no doctor knows why or what is causing this anemia and low ferratin levels. Ferratin level when this first began was 2 and hgb. was 8. Any ideas as I am now completely stressed out bc I WANT TO KNOW AND KNOW DOC KNOWS WHY. HELP I am 69 yrs. and no specific illness until this
Brief Answer:
need more information
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using HCM.
I went through the query and understood your concern.
I try my best to help you.
I want few information on your health.
1. When you got diagnosed as anaemic and were you normal before that. (Investigation)
2. Do you have any symptoms for anaemia or any other problem.
3. Please upload the investigations report. I want specifically haemogram report, electrophoresis report and RFT.
These information will help us in diagnosing your problem.
will be waiting for the information.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
no other symptoms....do not know how to upload.....never had a electrophoresis test so cannot give those results......what does the test show you or should I have on done and do not know what RFT is....please advise what tests I should have and why!!!!! thank you
Brief Answer:
iron defeciency anaemia.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
In case of chronic anaemia without any symptoms, we must find the reason to prevent any further problem.
Since low ferritin with anaemia the most probable diagnosis is iron defeciency anaemia.
Here absorption of iron may be inadequate, iron may not being metabolised to ferritin or adequate blood and/or red cells are not being made.
Even in beta thalassemia minor the Hb level will not raise with any treatment due to problem in production of adult Hb and there won't be any symptoms.
So I asked for Haemogram with peripheral smear, electrophoresis for thalessemia and Kidney (renal) function test (RFT) to check for any problem in production of erythropoietin which is responsible for blood production..
You can write or upload the reports in reports column.
Hope this information helps you. Feel free to ask if any further queries.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Note: Do you have more questions on diagnosis or treatment of blood disorders? Ask An Expert/ Specialist Now
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
