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What Causes Iron-deficiency Anemia?
My daughter who had gastric bypass with good results only issue is that she I intolerant to milk, this was 6 years ago . When she was 16 she had a hysterectomy due to over is did not develop. Now her blood test say she has good iron levels but she has low iron in her blood cells. Her NP can t explain this and will review with MD. Have you ever come across this
Mon, 24 Sep 2018
Hi,
Consult a hematologist and get evaluated. It can happen after gastric bypass due to poor absorption of iron.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Consult a hematologist and get evaluated. It can happen after gastric bypass due to poor absorption of iron.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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