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VijayMohan
Hi
I have an urgent situation, my fathers health is deteriorating.
B12 - 546 pg/mL
Serum Ferritin - 3.1ng/mL
Creatinine - 1.1mg/dL
Iron - 17 microgram/dL
TIBC - 563 microgram/dL
Haemoglobin is fluctuating between 5.5 and 7 consistently for the last 2 months. (Before which he was treated for acute low sodium)
RBC is at 3.97
No issues were found after Colon and upper GI endoscopy.
Can anyone please help with a way forward on what might be causing the iron loss?
Many thanks
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Hello~Sometimes iron loss can be due to internal bleeding, poor diet, mal absorption of nutrients. I would call his doctor and ask for a reason, he should be able to give you a clearer answer than I can. Wish I could be of more help.
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