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I have low hemoglobin levels and need a diet plan. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26-year-old female weighing about 145 pounds. I got my blood work done recently after feeling some symptoms like weakness, dizziness, and paleness. My hemoglobin levels came out to be 9 g/dl (gram per deciliter). Please suggest dietary sources that can help me increase my hemoglobi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. Yes, due to anemia or low Hb (Hemoglobin), the body's oxygen-carrying capacity reduces, and the body gets exhausted. It is necessary to eat food in the right combination to increase the bioavailability of ir... Read Full »
I have a ferritin level of 10.8 ng/mL. Is it normal?
Query: Hello doctor, Recently, I got my ferritin levels checked and the results revealed that it was at 10.8. I feel very tired and also I look very pale. The doctors have not contacted me about the results. Should I get a second opinion? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The normal range of ferritin is between 20 to 200. So, your ferritin level is below the normal range. The ferritin is a protein that stores or preserve iron in the body. The liver synthesizes the ferritin. It means you have less iron storage. But, we need to look your ir... Read Full »