What are the 3 stages of iron deficiency?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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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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Answered 04/07/2025

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My haemoglobin level came back as 10.7 and I'm 29 years old. What's the normal range for someone like me? If it's considered low, what can I do to bring it back to normal?

use iron folic acid

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I'm looking at my CBC report and I'm not sure what to make of it. The PCV value is 35, which I understand might be low? Also, the neutrophil count is at 74, TC is 9000, and lymphocytes are at 21. Could you help clarify these numbers for me? I'm a bit concerned about the low PCV.

Low PCV (35%) suggests mild anemia, which could be caused by nutritional deficiencies or other health issues. High neutrophil count (74%) points to an active infection or inflammation in your body, most likely bacterial. Your total WBC count is normal, and your lymphocyte count is not alarmingly low.

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I just received my blood test results, and it shows my lymphocytes are high. Should I be worried about this? Can it indicate something serious?

If you have no symptoms no need to worry,consume balanced diet and more fruits and maintain healthy lifestyle.

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