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I have no instance and got denied for 6 months for low iron. now thar i could go back, i have been taking a multivitamin, iron pill, vitamin c pill to absorb the iron and eating higher iron foods, but its still to low! should i be worried? i can't really

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Iron def anemia: Iron def anemia can be either from iron loss, poor absorption or inadequate intake. Iron lost through bleeding( intestinal, gynecological or from trauma/ surgery). Most of iron absorption take place in proximal intestine( duodenum). One more recently recognizable diseases is celiac disease( allergy to gluten) this can be diagnosed through specific blood work and/ or endoscopy with biopsy.

Answered 12/14/2019

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Agree with Dr.G: You may not taken the supplements for long enough to have replaced your iron store. it may take more than 6 months to get back to normal, especially if have heavy blood loss during menses. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Wish you good health!

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