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Could low iron cause me to be tired?

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Yes: Iron deficiency can lead to anemia, which often causes fatigue.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/27/2018

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Yes: Agree with Dr. B. Low iron can result in anemia. It is imperative that you see a doctor to determine the cause of low iron for proper treatment.

Answered 10/27/2018

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What would cause iron & iron sat to be too high but ferritin to be low? Should I discontinue iron supplements? I experience fatigue, hair loss. Thanks

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A member asked:

I did blood test Iron 60 Saturation 20 Ferritin 31 Iron binding capacity 307 Is that low iron ?? I been feeling so tired weak and pain in hands n feet Rbc is 5.62 Wbc normal Mcv 77. Mch 24.9 Do I have low iron and does it cause those symptoms?

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A member asked:

I've been very tired lately, and i've been known to have low iron. I stopped taking iron pills over a year ago. Could my tiredness b/c of low iron?

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