Question 1

does having a very low ferritin  level mean i'm anemic? the rest of cbc all normal

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency: Low ferritin means that you have low iron reserve and are at risk of anemia. You may take oral iron supplement available over the counter.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
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Question 2

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.

Question 3

my labs were iron:197 with high tibc and low ferritin levels what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, it would have helped to have the ferritin level and your hemoglobin. However since you are likely to be losing blood each month through your periods, it would be appropriate to take oral iron supplement.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
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Question 4

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 5

what does level 1 on ferritin mean?

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency: Ferritin level of 1.0 is abnormally low and indicates iron deficiency. Please consult your doctor to determine the cause and proper treatment. See this site for more info.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003490.htm.

Question 6

what does a ferritin level of 2 mean?

Accepted Answer

That is: Quite low. This would be seen with iron deficiency.

Question 7

causes for low ferritin levels in males?

Accepted Answer

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

i have a ferritin level of 974. what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

: The level is high which may be present in acute or chronic inflammatory disorder. For patient with very high ferritin level and transferrin saturation more than 50%, iron toxicity or overdose is a concern. Iron supplement should be stopped in the presence of vey high ferritin level.

Question 9

can diet be a cause for low ferritin level in a woman aged 35? value is 9

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency: Low ferritin means the person mentioned is likely iron deficient. Iron deficiency occurs due to blood loss. The most common cause of low ferritin in premenopausal women is menstrual bleeding. Diet is only a factor to the extent that one isn't consuming sufficient iron in their foods to compensate for the iron loss (from bleeding).

Question 10

what does it mean when my ferritin level is high? what exactly is ferritin anyway?

Accepted Answer

Storage iron: You need a certain amount of the element in storage, but having too much can mate you sick. If very high, you likely have hemochromatosis, which is very Serious but very easy to treat.

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