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Symptoms of low ferritin (5) but hemoglobin of 9.3 that stays there? is shortness breathe common & higher resting heart rate. have subclinical hypothy

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

You're anemic: And your anemia will make you short of breath. Lab values have no symptoms, but iron deficiency will make you tired even if you're not anemic. You need to address this -- diet? malabsorption? blood loss? Your physician needs to explain the ongoing workup. Best wishes.

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Answered 5/31/2016

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A member asked:

Symptoms of low ferritin (5) but hemoglobin of 9.3 that stays there? is shortness breathe common & higher resting heart rate. have subclinical hypothy

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Altman agreed

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