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My daughter (20) has had two low ferritin levels, she feels light headed often and she is now bruising all over. i was worried about the possibility of leukemia - but her cbc was normal when they did the iron studies?
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With "normal CBC" and symptoms of dizziness and bruising, get a referral to a hematology/oncologist for a more extensive evaluation and treatment recommendation.
Answered 5/5/2021
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