HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Low Ferritin Shown In Blood Report Cause Weight Loss ?

Age 37, Female Symptoms: 56 lb weight loss , 6 months Colonoscopy=4 polyps removed (1 preCA) Endoscopy = 2 ulcers Labs in March Ferritin low=15.7 FE normal =151 Labs today Ferritin lower=12.1 FE low= 36 WBC high=11.4 Lymphs low=15.4 Neutrophils high= 76.1 Creat low= 0.51 UAspec grav low= 1.03
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
Report Abuse
Hematologist,  's  Response
Hi, dear.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have polyp and ulcers in your colon that leads to chronic blood loss. It leads to iron deficiency anemia and low ferritine level. You should go for surgery of your polyp and takr treatment of your ulcer. Once the blood loss will stop. Your anemia and ferritin level will increase. You can also take oral or injectable iron to improve ferritine level.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Do you have more questions on diagnosis or treatment of blood disorders? Ask An Expert/ Specialist Now
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Blood test


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Low Ferritin Shown In Blood Report Cause Weight Loss ?

Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have polyp and ulcers in your colon that leads to chronic blood loss. It leads to iron deficiency anemia and low ferritine level. You should go for surgery of your polyp and takr treatment of your ulcer. Once the blood loss will stop. Your anemia and ferritin level will increase. You can also take oral or injectable iron to improve ferritine level. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.