- female
- 30 Years
- 01/04/2021
What are the 3 stages of iron deficiency?
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Prelatent - reduction in iron stores , latent-iron stores are exhausted but hemoglobin level remains normal and iron deficiency anemia-blood hemoglobin concentration falls below normal limit.
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Consult a Haematologist
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A platelet count of 125,000 is slightly lower than the normal range but not necessarily alarming if there are no other symptoms. RBC count of 12.90 suggests normal levels, but low platelets could be linked to various conditions like mild infections or a bone marrow issue. It's unlikely to be fatal at this stage, but it's best to monitor and consult a doctor for further evaluation.
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I've been running a fever for 25 days, and my hemoglobin levels are kinda low at 8.5. Could the low hemoglobin be what's causing the fever?
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I'm dealing with this condition called ITP, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, and it's been about a month now. Initially, I had treatment with single donor platelets, 3 units, but they didn't work for me. After that, the doctor gave me 5 units of IV immunoglobulins, which brought my platelet count up to 80,000. But now, it's fallen back to 28,000. I'm really worried about this drop. Can you explain why this might be happening and what other treatments or steps I should consider?
consult general physician
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