Question 1

low ferritin dangerous?

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Not immediately: Low ferritin reflects low body stores of iron and may be accompanied by anemia. It would be prudent to discuss the matter with your doctor to ascertain the cause and choose the appropriate treatment.

Question 2

ferritin level is 5. dangerous? part of my hypothyroidism? possible lyme bc of head/neckache, low bp, tired,dizzy, vision prob.up/lower endo soon.

Accepted Answer

Need further eval: Yes hypothyroidism can contribute to anemia but your ferritin level is low and you require further evaluation with endoscopies as you have planned

Question 3

low ferritin symptoms?

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Anemia: To have symptoms, hemoglobin should decrease which happens after ferritin has decreased. Some of the symptoms are fatigue, difficulty breathing, ringing in the ear, picca , palpitation.

Question 4

low ferritin what causes it?

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Iron deficiency: Ferritin is the 'storage' form or 'warehouse' of iron. If you have been told your ferritin is low, it is probably because either A) you are not eating enough iron in your diet, or B) you have some blood losses (heavy periods). Another choice might be C) disease processes with malnutrition, inadequate absorption, or utilization. You should follow through with your doctor to get this problem fixed.

Question 5

my ferritin is 1 is this low?

Accepted Answer

Low body iron: Your ferritin level is low and indicates a lack of iron in your body which leads to iron deficiency anemia. This suggests that you have lost blood for some time-probably through monthly menstrual bleeding. Your md will advise you about looking for other causes of blood loss, taking proper iron supplements, whether you are already anemic, etc.

Question 6

is a ferritin level of 14 low ?

Accepted Answer

Yes that is: A low level.  Generally a low ferritin is due to poor iron stores, and the most likely cause is blood loss -- usually chronic in nature.

Question 7

causes for low ferritin levels in males?

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Need to see your : Doctor. Low ferritin levels mean reduced iron stores, usually due to blood loss. In a male this requires investigation for source of blood loss.

Question 8

what can cause an elevated ferritin and low tibc?

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: Ferritin can be increased acutely by infection and inflammation, it tends to rise in the setting of acute infection (to prevent bacteria and viruses from using the body's iron supply). If can be persistently elevated in patients with chronic inflammation like autoimmune disease or chronic infection. Follow up with your provider as other tests/questions are needed to determine the whole picture.

Question 9

what can cause low ferritin ? is 9 low ! female aged 35?

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency: What is your age 35 or 67? It matters very much. Iron deficiency in a post-menopausal female warrants excluding a hidden cause of bleeding, such as in the intestine. It is imperative that you see your doctor for an in-person evaluation and a colonoscopy may be warranted.
See this site for more info.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/iron-deficiency-anemia/basics/causes/CON-2001932s

Question 10

please explain what does it mean when you have low ferritin levels?

Accepted Answer

Low ferritin: Ferritin is the storage protein for iron.  Low ferritin level usually means you have low iron or iron deficiency. Serum ferritin.

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