A 48-year-old female asked:
even tho my hypothyroidism is contolled by synthroid (thyroxine) can it still cause low ferritin?
2 doctor answers
Dr. William Dailey answered
19 years experience Family Medicine
Low ferritin: I don't think so. If your hypothyroidism is controlled with synthroid (thyroxine) then you are essentially normal from a thyroid point of view. Need to look for other causes.
Answered on Jun 22, 2012
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Dr. Melissa Young answered
8 years experience Internal Medicine
No connection : Hypothyroidism does not cause low ferritin.
Answered on Feb 13, 2012
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