What happen with serum ferritin deficiency?
When there is a serum ferritin deficiency in the body the person experiences fatigue, weakness, pale skin, and chest pain.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
People with anemia have poor blood circulation throughout their bodies because they don't have enough red blood cells to provide oxygen to their tissue.
The elevated ferritin in these states reflects increased total body iron stores, however, due to certain reasons the iron must not be used by the body.
The ferritin levels are usually low due to a poor diet or a diet that lacks iron. However, chrons disease and other underlying medical conditions can also result in low ferritin levels. If you have low ferritin levels then you are recommended to take a diet rich in spinach, and fruits such as bananas and pomegranate.
In women of reproductive age, heavy periods and pregnancy are the most common causes of iron deficiency anemia as your body needs extra iron for your baby during pregnancy.
An extremely high ferritin level could indicate that you have a condition that causes your body to store too much iron.
Serum Ferritin Levels, Iron Stores, Fe Stores
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