Question 1

is it at all possible that low ferritin  (i'm at a 6) could cause bradycardia?

Accepted Answer

No: Look for another cause. Especially if you are physically fit and feel well, bradycardia may be a non-problem.

Question 2

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 3

low ferritin dangerous?

Accepted Answer

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 4

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 5

what to do if i have low ferritin of 4 an hb of 9 is this an issue ?

Accepted Answer

Low Ferritin Level: Both your ferritin (iron stores) and your hemoglobin are low.  Have you had blood loss?  Is this a new issue for you?   If you do not know why your levels are low, then you need to work with a doctor to figure that out.  Ferritin should be at least 40 for fatigue, and 60 if you have restless legs syndrome.

Question 6

can low ferritin levels cause weak erections?

Accepted Answer

Ferritin: The cause of the low ferritin levels is more likely to effect your erections than the levels them selves.

Question 7

does low ferritin levels cause anxiety symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Not reported: Fatigue, dizziness, headache,weakness, ringing in the ears, irritability, leg pains and shortness of breath.  Anxiety has not been reported, though all those other things could make you anxious, See your PCP for a blood test or if you have had that and the ferritin is low iron supplementation is indicated talk to PCP.

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

what is the most effective supplement for low ferritin level?

Accepted Answer

Ferrous gluconate: It's easier on the gut than the sulfate. The key is to find out WHY you have low serum ferritin. Hookworm? Ulcer? Stomach cancer? A 'pop' vegetarian diet without supplements? Don't treat a lab value -- get to the cause.

Question 10

what would be a reason for low ferritin but normal hemoglobin?

Accepted Answer

: It would be important for your doctor to look at the actual numbers of your iron studies and your complete blood count. If your ferritin level, this is the carrier molecule for iron in your body, is low the hemoglobin level is actually normal then at the present time,your body has enough iron to maintain a normal red blood cell count and hemoglobin level. A look at the entire profile would clarify

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