Question 1

what are normal newborn iron serum levels and where can i find the medical literature that can verify this in a court of law?

Accepted Answer

How can we help?: Most run 100-300 micrograms/l. Now please forgive my frankness. You are very angry and are planning to sue somebody, but you don't have an attorney / expert who can provide you with this basic piece of information. This is a hard and sad road that i'd like to spare you. Newborn serum iron levels mean little. What's really on your mind? Perhaps there is a misunderstanding and we can help.

Question 2

can similac advance infant formula with iron make a newborn constipated?

Accepted Answer

Not specifically: This is an old myth that is perpetuated year to year. Iron given at therapeutic levels can cause constipation, but studies find no correlation with the level in formula. Infants may process one brand of formula slower or faster than another and any delay in emptying will lead to constipation.

Question 3

my newborn has been referred to a hemotologist because of low iron found in blood what's going on?

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So many reasons...: The answer to your question is going to be solved by the hematologist you are going to see, not by us guessing with no further information here. The list of newborn anemia causes is long - from inborn problems with red cell production to nutritional problems to blood loss to infection - and many combinations of these. It will take a lot of detective work, exam and history to put it all together.

Question 4

how much iron?

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As much as you need: Why do you think you need iron? Iron deficiency is diagnosed by checking iron levels, as well as ferritin levels.  If your iron is low due to a chronic infection, increasing iron is only going to make the infection worse. See your doctor.

Question 5

what causes low iron?

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2 basics: You don't take it in (diet) or you loose it. Iron is a primary factor in creation of new blood cells (they ware out) and many metabolic processes. Lack of intake or increased loss (bleeding-recognized or not) leads to low levels. Dietary iron is found n many items like red meats or supplements. You can lose iron through menses, GI bleeding, other ways.

Question 6

reasons for low iron levels?

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Less in or more out: Either lack of iron intake from diet (ie. Vegetarian), lack of iron absorption (ie. Celiac), or iron losses (ie. Bleeding).

Question 7

what foods are rich in iron?

Accepted Answer

Meat: First and foremost. So is liver. "politically correct" ads showing beans, tofu, spinach, and peanut butter are misleading. Vegetarians who do not know exactly what they are doing tend to become iron-deficient -- and if you are iron-deficient, you've been done a terrible disservice. Look also for possible sources of bleeding if you're diagnosed. Good luck.

Question 8

what is low iron saterstion?

Accepted Answer

Saturation?: Do you mean low iron saturation?  That would mean that your hemoglobin is low. That the iron in you blood is low.  What used to be called "iron poor blood" by the promoters of geritol.

Question 9

is 36 mgs of iron an overdose?

Accepted Answer

No it is not: 36 mrgm of iron is not an iron oveload.

Question 10

are americans getting to much iron?

Accepted Answer

Generalization: There's some debate about this, but medically, most men get more than enough iron for daily requirements from diet. Some women may not get enough, especially if they don't eat foods like meat or leafy greens.  Generalizing that "americans" are getting too much iron really isn't possible, at this point. Also, are you speaking of north americans, south americans, native americans?

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