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Should I Undergo A Blood Transfusion Or Take An Iron Pill For Low Ferritin Level?
Hi I recently been diagnosed as severely anaemic my ferritin level is at four and I was wondering what should I do them is taking iron pills enough or should I be getting a blood transfusion of some kind or shots or something?
So if you have symptoms of anaemia like breathlessness and severe fatigue, or if you are unable to take iron tablets, transfusion is indicated. Otherwise, you can take iron tablets. Else, you can take injectable iron also.
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Should I Undergo A Blood Transfusion Or Take An Iron Pill For Low Ferritin Level?
Hello, So if you have symptoms of anaemia like breathlessness and severe fatigue, or if you are unable to take iron tablets, transfusion is indicated. Otherwise, you can take iron tablets. Else, you can take injectable iron also. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Deepak Sundriyal, Oncologist