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.
Speaking from experience (my ferritin level is 3) common effects are... * fatigue * headaches, odd pains etc *slow wound healing *lack of concentration *no energy *pale appearance plus many more......
is a level of 17.50 in ferritin blood test consider low in a male 66 years old
One of the most common causes of hyperferritinemia is serious inflammation.
If you have a ferritin level of 600, it means your levels are increased. This can be caused by an inflammatory disorder, liver disease, and too much iron in your body.
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Go to a hematologist for an iron infusion.
A ferritin level of 189 ng/mL can be considered high. Normal levels can vary between labs, but typically fall between 20-250 ng/mL for women and 20-500 ng/mL for men. Elevated ferritin levels can be due to conditions like iron overload, inflammation, liver disease, or certain cancers. Consulting with a healthcare provider for further evaluation and interpretation is recommended.
Fatigue.
The normal level of ferritin varies between men and women: The lower the ferritin level, even within the "normal" range, the more likely it is that the patient does not have enough iron. Once the level dips below this range they are classified as being anemic and should see a hemotologist and a gastroenterologist for additional diagnostic tests and treatment. Normal ferritin levels follow: Male: 12-300 ng/mL Female: 12-150 ng/mL Note: ng/ml = nanograms per milliliter http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003490.htm
Usually, yes. Most labs list about 10-300 as the normal ferritin level. Inflammation can raise the level even if the iron is low so it is helpful to also check iron and TIBC (total iron binding capacity).