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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?

Q: 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?

: With "normal CBC" and symptoms of dizziness and bruising, get a referral to a hematology/oncologist for a more extensive evaluation and treatment recommendation.

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Dr. John Berryman answered

With "normal CBC" and symptoms of dizziness and bruising, get a referral to a hematology/oncologist for a more extensive evaluation and treatment recommendation.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 5/5/2021

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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