Hemoglobin (Hb) is the protein found in the red blood cells, which are red cells found in the blood. Hemoglobin carries oxygen from the heart to other tissues and brings carbon dioxide from other tissues back to the heart.
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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 »
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