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How Can Ferritin Levels Be Lowered?
I had low ferritin iron for years around a 9 and regular iron was in the low normal range at 30. Couldn t tolerate supplements so I had an iron infusion for ferritin about 8 wks ago. Now regular iron is 100, but ferritin is 98. I know that is high and wondering if it will balance out and lower with more time, or if I should try to do something to lower it. I know it should be around 50, definitely not over 80 Worried about iron overload.
Mon, 24 Dec 2018
Hello,
Normal serum ferritin levels range from 12 to 300 nanograms per millilitre of blood (ng/mL) for males and 12 to 150 ng/mL for females. So don't worry ok.
Continue to take iron supplements they help to improve serum iron ferritin levels.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
Normal serum ferritin levels range from 12 to 300 nanograms per millilitre of blood (ng/mL) for males and 12 to 150 ng/mL for females. So don't worry ok.
Continue to take iron supplements they help to improve serum iron ferritin levels.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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