Can one still be iron deficient if his/her hemoglobin is 13.8?
Usually not, however, if your doctor feels that iron levels are low then you can improve the levels by consuming iron rich diet.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Yes, research suggets that patients already having chronic heart diseases are susceptible to sudden pain in the chest or angina due to low levels of iron in the body. Hence, it is advisable to maintain healthy iron levels in the body to prevent angina.
No, it is not dangerous. It can be resolved with diet and medications.
It may take 30-90 days for iron deficiency to get resolved by diet. However, if you have a blood disorder you may need regular medications to keep up the iron levels.
Yes, you can take iron supplements if your hemoglobin levels are 6. However, consider investigating why your levels are low with a blood test.
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