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What do you feel when you are iron deficient?
When you are iron deficient the first common symptom is that they feel unexplained fatigue and lack of energy. If you are feeling so, get a blood test done to know your iron levels.
Last updated on 11 May 2023
In most cases, you get your iron tests results within 24 hours.
Last updated on 10 May 2023
Yes. In anemic patients, oxygen delivery decreases and oxygen extraction is increased. This leads to decreased venous hemoglobin saturation and a lower tissue oxygen saturation
It may take 30-90 days for iron deficiency to get resolved by diet. However, if you have a blood disorder you may need regular medications to keep up the iron levels.
Approximately 3 ml of blood is drawn for ferritin blood test
A good diet for getting over boderline iron deficiency is fortified cereals rich in iron and spinach. Additionally, take green leafy vegetables that will help you resolve your iron deficiency over a period of time.
Iron Test
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