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My doctor just called me and told me that my iron level is at a 6 is that dangerous?! am i going to die?

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Dr. Cesar Sturla answered

Low iron: No you are not going to die. Need to take iron supplements and eat iron reach meals.

Answered 4/7/2021

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A member asked:

My doctor just called me and told me that my iron level is at a 6 is that dangerous?! am i going to die?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cesar Sturla answered

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