How low iron do you have to have to be anemic

Am I anemic? Is that a sign of low iron?

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Gold turning your skin gray is an odd thing, does it stay gray? I just ran my fingernail across my hand & the skin looks gray for a second as it goes accross so I don’t think that would be a valid “symptom”. I am not anemic. …

What is the difference between low iron and anemia – HealthBoards…?

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There is a reason for low iron that has to be determined. Your doctor is ruling out things that may be using up your iron. The common reason for lower iron in females is usually due to heavy periods. Colonoscopy, Endo, Small bowel are all (…

How Can I Tell if My Children or I are Low in Iron or Anemic??

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If you suspect anemia, look for these signs: Paleness (especially noticeable in the face and earlobes of infants and children; in the palms and nail beds of adults)･ Weakness ･ Fatigue ･ Shortness of breath ･ Irritability ･ Difficul…

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Low iron, anemic, and 31 Weeks pregnant….?

Q: Hello there all!I’m 31 Weeks pregnant today and at my last OBGYN appointment I found out that I had low iron, anemic, even though I take my prenatal vitamins each day. He said that it is important to check this appointment Thursday if it is still going down and if so we will have to take further measures.What would those measures be if this is so? Forgot to ask him at the time and just wandered if any of you were anemic during pregnancy and what you had to do for it if you were already taking iron in tablets already.Thanks!By the way, in the past I have been anemic too – so doesn’t surprise me that I am now while pregnant.

A: Hello 🙂 I would imagine that those further measures would be putting you onto Iron Tablets and possibly introducing more iron foods into your diet?I am not sure what they do when you are in labour if you are still anaemic, possibly they monitor you more. I am on Iron Tablets now as I have low Iron, and they are good, as you feel more energised but the (TMI) constipation side of it is awful. If you do get put on the pills, try teaming it with some metamucil (or other fibrous drink) to help you out :)Good luck!Jxx

Does having low iron mean you are anemic?

Q: 3 years ago I found out I was anemic, I had iron deficiency anemia. So I started taking iron pills and eating things which contained iron. A month ago I took blood exams and the doctor told me I had low iron, does it mean I’m still anemic? At first I thought my anemia had finally disappeared, but sometimes the symptoms keep showing, that’s why I’m worried.

A: Yes, you are still anemic. You can ask the doctor for a specific number and that will tell you if you are working your way up to being normal. I am also anemic. GOOD LUCK!!

Is it possible to be anemic without having low iron?

Q: I’m always craving and chewing on ice and when i got my hemoglobin test done it was at 10.2. Then i got blood taken but all the tests came back normal and it said my iron was fine. So…is it possible to have anemia even if you don’t have low iron?

A: There are many different types of anemia. Iron deficiecy is only one type. The others are:Anemia due to B12 deficiency Anemia due to folate deficiency Anemia due to iron deficiency Hemolytic anemia Hemolytic anemia due to G-6-PD deficiency Idiopathic aplastic anemia Idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia Immune hemolytic anemia Megaloblastic anemia Pernicious anemia Secondary aplastic anemia Sickle cell anemia If you still think you have low iron, get him to test your iron saturation levels. These are your body stores of iron.