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Today I was deferred from giving blood because I was told that my iron count was too low. I stumbled across your question while looking for my own answer. This is what I have come up with:
To test for iron levels they do a hemoglobin (Hb) test. Here are the normal levels -
Hemoglobin is measured in grams per deciliter of blood. The normal levels are:
- Women: 12.1 to 15.1 gm/dl
- Men: 13.8 to 17.2 gm/dl
- Children: 11 to 16 g/dl
- Pregnant women: 11 to 12 g/dl
Low levels of hemoglobin may be a result of:
- Anemia.
- Erythropoetin deficiency.
- RBC destruction.
- Hemorrhaging (bleeding).
- Lead poisoning.
- Malnutrition.
- Iron, folate, vitamin B12 or vitamin B6 deficiency.
- Overhydration.
What else can I help you with?
What should women be cautious to include in their diet?
Women should be cautious to include iron and calcium in their diets.
What should your iron count be to give blood?
12.5 for women, I'm not sure about how much the iron count for men should be.
What age group has a high risk group for iron deficiency?
Infants, children, and some women are the group that has a higher risk of having an iron deficiency. A lot of pregnant women have to take iron supplements because a lot of the time their iron will drop below the efficient level.
If your ferritin level is less than 3 what should you do?
Go to a hematologist for an iron infusion.
Is 90 a low iron level for a 41 year old female?
Well usually normal blood iron level is said to be at 60 to 170 mcg/dl(Microgram/deciliter). On average and it is well known that women have slightly lower iron levels. So 90 is quite good and for you dear.
What does a ferritin level 3 mean?
It means that your iron store level is extrememly low. i would think that ou must be exheausted. A healthy level is 75 or over, although many women in \britain only have around 15. You will need supplements /injections or an iron infusion. Good luck.
Is 220 a high iron level?
Yes, it is a very high iron level.
Can iron folic aicdhelp women get pregnant?
can iron folic acid help women get pregant
Can pregnant women eat dolphin?
Dolphins are the mammals of the ocean with the highest level of led and should not be eaten by pregnant women.
How come my ferritin level is 7 and my iron level 135 can you explain why i am so tired if my iron level is so high?
Ferritin is a protein that stores iron. Low ferritin is a precursor to anemia, so if you do nothing about the low ferritin level your iron level will eventually drop.
Why do women need iron?
They suffer iron loss when they menstruate.
What are normal iron lev?
My iron level is 5. Is that normal
