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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I'm a bit concerned because I just received some lab results, and it says that my neutrophils absolute count and total leukocytes count are high. What could this mean? Is there any specific diagnosis that these results might suggest?

it could be due to underlying bacterial infection consult your doctor for complete checkup

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I recently got my blood test results back and while most of my levels are normal, my EST came in at 65. I'm a 21-year-old female and the report mentioned a 'normocytic normochromic blood picture.' I'm a bit confused and curiouswhat exactly does a normocytic normochromic blood picture mean? Is this something I should be worried about?

NORMOCYTIC NORMOCHROMIC BLOOD PICTURE means that the size and color of your red blood cells are normal. This is a good sign as it indicates that your red blood cells are healthy and functioning properly. In your case, with an Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) of 65, it may indicate inflammation or infection in your body.

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What happens if Rh negative receive Rh positive blood?

RH incompatibility occurs

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