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
No, it is not dangerous. It can be resolved with diet and medications.
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.
The most common symptoms of iron deficiency (anemia) are fatigue, rapid heartbeats, shortness of breathe, headache and unexplained generalised weakness.
Last updated on 10 May 2023
There is very less evidence that iron deficiency leads to cancer. However, few research papers indicates that blood loss can result in colon cancer and uterine cancer.
No, an anemic blood test cannot detect pregancy. It is only meant to detect low iron levels and anemia.
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