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Ferritin level is 5. dangerous? part of my hypothyroidism? possible lyme bc of head/neckache, low bp, tired,dizzy, vision prob.up/lower endo soon.

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Dr. Vijay Karia answered

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Need further eval: Yes hypothyroidism can contribute to anemia but your ferritin level is low and you require further evaluation with endoscopies as you have planned

Answered 2/14/2020

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A member asked:

Ferritin level is 5. dangerous? part of my hypothyroidism? possible lyme bc of head/neckache, low bp, tired,dizzy, vision prob.up/lower endo soon.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vijay Karia answered

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