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I have low hemoglobin/hematocrit but my iron levels are ok. why?

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Various: Iron deficiency is only one of many factors that can cause anemia ( low level of hemoglobin/hematocrit). Deficiency in other nutrient like vit b12, folate, (folic acid) or anemia due to other chronic inflammation/disease, destruction of the red blood cells, drug induced, bone marrow failure, bleeding, other red blood cell disorders etc can cause anemia as well. See you doctor and have further evaluation.

Answered 9/5/2018

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