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Anemia found on labs. iron serum: 21 iron saturation: 4, ferritin: 3. very heavy periods, and hadn't been taking iron. blood transfusion needed?

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Iron deficiency: It appears you have very low 'storage' iron -the ferritin. So if you supplement iron back, you should improve. Iron supplements are at CVS/drug stores. You should also get iron from foods. Broccoli, spinach, raisins, prunes, DARK chocolate, red meats, and some cereals like raisin bran or cream of wheat are full of iron. I doubt you need a transfusion unless your Hemoglobin is dangerously low.

Answered 4/5/2016

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