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Iron Deficient, Hiatal Hernia, Diarrhea, Bloating. Blood Tested. Taking Iron Supplements And Prilosec. Why Is It Frequent?

I have had an ongoing issue with my blood iron levels for about a year now. Despite taking iron supplements as directed by my hematologist, my iron level is 25 - half of the normal according to my doctor. I take Prilosec daily for heartburn (again, as directed by my doctor), as well as an iron supplement and folic acid supplement. I have a small hiatal hernia which my doctor suspects may be responsible for a slow bleed. I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy within the past three years, both of which reflected no problems. I experience bloating and diarrhea on a frequent basis. Any advice for me?
posted on Sun, 10 Nov 2013
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Hi, thank you for posting.

I think that hiatal hernia is complicated with anemia because of ulcer bleeding, burn feeling in chest that make you think that you suffer from heart and I think reflux caused pulmonitis.
To verify all blood parameters you need a
-Complete Blood Test(CBC)
-Pulmonary X-ray.
-Repeat gastroesophageal Fiber Endoscopy. This test shows us detailed information about hiatal hernia.
-Esophageal mucus Biopsy.

You should contact a pulmonologist and gastrohepatologist.

Best Wishes.

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Iron Deficient, Hiatal Hernia, Diarrhea, Bloating. Blood Tested. Taking Iron Supplements And Prilosec. Why Is It Frequent?

Hi, thank you for posting. I think that hiatal hernia is complicated with anemia because of ulcer bleeding, burn feeling in chest that make you think that you suffer from heart and I think reflux caused pulmonitis. To verify all blood parameters you need a -Complete Blood Test(CBC) -Pulmonary X-ray. -Repeat gastroesophageal Fiber Endoscopy. This test shows us detailed information about hiatal hernia. -Esophageal mucus Biopsy. You should contact a pulmonologist and gastrohepatologist. Best Wishes.