Question 1

what should blood iron levels be?

Accepted Answer

Iron levels: Serum iron level should be between 50 and 150 ug/dl. This would be listed on the blood test report. Most people would check a complete blood count first and a low iron level would be suggested by a low hemoglobin below 10 g/dl or a hematocrit level below 37%. These are just general numbers. Ask your doctor for an evaluation and lab if you are concerned.

Question 2

is a blood iron level of 21 low ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes. You should get a complete blood count and check what your hemoglobin level is to see if you are anemic and how anemic. You should also get an "iron profile" and ferritin test  to complete the testing for anemia.

Question 3

will exercise help lower blood iron level?

Accepted Answer

No: Exercise does not lower blood iron levels.

Question 4

is there a way to raise my iron levels in my blood within 2 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Iron supplement: Take an iron supplement. Speak with your doctor about dosage.

Question 5

got blood results today and indicate high iron levels. is there anything i can do about it?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: It depends on why you are having too much iron...You should find out the underlying disease...If it is very mild, may not need to do anything. Stop all supplements if u r taking.
Donate blood regularly will lower your iron level, if you need so--in such disease as hemochromatosis etc..
Young and healthy male may have  higher iron than average, females have a bit less due to monthly loss..

Question 6

does marijuana raise iron levels in the blood?

Accepted Answer

No data known.: Marijuana is not known to raise iron levels in the blood. However, you could have a lung condition or other illness which raises your red blood cell, hemoglobin or iron levels. It would be good to have an evaluation from your physician to determine the cause.

Question 7

how  you can  decrease iron level in blood?

Accepted Answer

Taking Blood Out: If your iron levels are too high, they may need to take tubes of blood out of your body to decrease it.  Too much iron can be damaging to the heart and other organs.

Question 8

my blood ferritin (iron) level is 59 ug/l  is this low?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Your ferritin level is normal.  The normal range is 12-150 ng/ml.  (1 ng/ml = 1ug/l).

Question 9

how long does it take for iron levels to go down with draining of the blood?

Accepted Answer

It may vary from : 1-3 months depending upon the baseline level of iron stores in the body. Take care! http://www.Irondisorders.Org/phlebotomy.

Question 10

when after giving blood does it take for your iron levels to replenish to normal?

Accepted Answer

1-2months: Donating blood entails removal of 250ml to 350ml of red blood cells. The amount of iron removed may take up to 6-8 weeks to replenish unless you are supplementing with iron in which case it will be somewhat less.

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