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My ferritin is 1 no heavy periods and eat well what could it be?
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Low ferritin: Low ferritin in asymptomatic person could be lab error, also you need to check your stool for occult blood at least on three seperate occasions. In addition, check for malabsorption such as coeliac disease glutein sensitivity.
Answered 3/20/2014
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