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Iron level is currently 7.2. no rectal bleeding, no black or tarry stool. iron keeps getting lower monthly. any dr. i should see other than gastro?
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See Gastro: Low iron most often reflects GI-related concerns like: loss (bleeding), poor uptake/absorption (multiple causes), iron poor diet. Explore these possibilities fully. All can of course be treated.
Answered 5/9/2017
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