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My ferritin level was checked last year, the level was 16. i feel very tired, my doctor is not concerned should i get a second opinion?

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Dr. Amrit Singh answered

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Consult: a hematologist he will give u final answer. he check ur bone marrow and nutrition and r/o any malignancy.

Answered 7/30/2015

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A member asked:

My ferritin level was checked last year, the level was 16. i feel very tired, my doctor is not concerned should i get a second opinion?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrit Singh answered

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