Can one still be iron deficient if his/her hemoglobin is 13.8?

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Dr Hema Pratima

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Usually not, however, if your doctor feels that iron levels are low then you can improve the levels by consuming iron rich diet.

Dr. Hema Suggests...

Take a Allergy Non Veg Food Panel Test or Take a 1,3 Beta-D-Glucan Test

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Answered 24/07/2025

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