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What Does Low Ferritin And Folate Mean?
Hello,I am 42 female.Recently had a blood test in an assesment,I am having all my teeth removed under IV sedation in hospital. Received a copy of letter sent to my GP from Oral Surgery saying haemoglobin 9.4 and I have low ferritin,folate results...I m worried what does this mean?
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
Hello, Thnx to contact us. If I am your treating doctor I would like to advice you that you should start the treatment with iron and folic acid. Ferritin is the storage form of iron in our body and folic acid is the vitamin. If it is low there is nothing much serious. you should start with the iron and folic acid tablet. If you have anything else to ask please contact me. Thanx. Dr. Arun Tank
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