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My iron level 7,transferrine2.5,sat%11,ferrantine232 both my iron and saturation% below normal but doctor said its okay why is it okay if below normal?

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Dr. Nisheeth Gupta answered

Low iron: But are you anemic ? If yes consider getting a gastroscpy and colonoscopy .

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Answered 11/28/2017

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