How long does it take to get an iron blood test back?
In most cases, you get your iron tests results within 24 hours.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Iron deficiency anemia occurs when your body does not have enough iron to produce hemoglobin.
Yes. In anemic patients, oxygen delivery decreases and oxygen extraction is increased. This leads to decreased venous hemoglobin saturation and a lower tissue oxygen saturation
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.
The features which can indicate anemia are unexplained weakness, brittle nails, chest pain (without any reason), fatigue and breathlessness. If you are having most of the symptoms consider taking a test and consulting a general practitioner.
Usually not, however, if your doctor feels that iron levels are low then you can improve the levels by consuming iron rich diet.
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