How much blood is drawn for a ferritin blood test?
Approximately 3 ml of blood is drawn for ferritin blood test
Last updated on 11 May 2023
To know if your iron levels are low get a blood test done preferably a CBC or a full body check up.
Last updated on 10 May 2023
Iron deficiency in toddlers can be due to excessive intake of cow's milk only. Secondary reasons are rapid growth during this phase and inability to consume green leafy vegetables.
If you have boderline iron deficiency then you can get rid of it by consuming a diet rich in iron, green leafy vegetables and fortified cereals.
Anemia is most prevalent in women in India especially because they are entirely focussed on eating rice and wheat more than green (leafy) vegetables. Hence, women are recommended to eat more green leafy vegetables which can help from preventing anemia.
Usually not, however, if your doctor feels that iron levels are low then you can improve the levels by consuming iron rich diet.
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