• female
• 30 Years
• 31/03/2021

What are the 3 stages of iron deficiency?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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• MBBS
• 0+ Yrs

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Stage 1: Diminished total-body iron content.Stage 2: Reduced red blood cell formation. Stage 3: Iron deficiency anemia.

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