PLEASE ANSWER....need some advice!?

Question

how bad are these results really!! I had labs done a dew weeks ago to test my iron levels because i am anemic!
My iron levels were:

Iron Serum: 12 suppose to be 35-155
iron Saturation: 4 suppose to be 15-55
Ferritin serum was less then 1 and is suppose to be between 10-291

My doctor has ordered many more tests to see what the problem but she told me that my iron leves were to the point of non existance..... Are my numbers really that low!!!!

Please help me!
The past few months i have felt really tired and dizzy she said that ths was because of my levels!!!
Oh by the way i am 17 and i do not have heavy periods some people have already said that!!
PLEASE ANSWER

I am anemic!!! I know that i just want to know about my test result numbers and what they mean!!

oh by the way i have been taking iron for the past six months 2 times a day and it still has not helped me any!!

Answer 1

Apparently I was wrong in my initial thoughts. I went on a link, www.drgreen.com. He said "Anemia is common among adolescents, regardless of their level of physical activity. Iron deficiency is the most common cause.. An inadequate diet is the chief reason for this problem. Junk foods can easily lead to iron deficiency. Teens on a weight-loss diet are especially at risk, as are girls with heavy periods...." Then it goes on to say about using iron supplements. Check out this site. You will find it very helpful
With low iron, you will be dizzy, feeling faint at times and very tired. That's classic symptoms. The best way to raise your iron levels is to eat liver, prunes, or plums, green veggies, I know you're probably thinking 'Oh yuck" but those things contain the highest levels of iron without taking a pill. I hope your doctor gave you some advice on supplements and diet.

Answer 2

They seem pretty messed up test results. Tired and dizzy could be due to the low iron in the blood pretty sure your already on supplements for it. Your Doc right now should be thinking on why you body is not using the iron properly.

Iron helps your body breath, it carries oxygen through your system,

the second link is better for answers. Good luck

Answer 3

Anemia is not a specific disease but a sign of underlying disorder. Your serum levels of Iron is really low. That's why your doctor is asking for more diagnostic tests. You feel dizzy and easy fatiguability because of your levels, and only few oxygen is delivered to your body. There are 3 major etiologies in anemia: 1) Loss of RBC - with bleeding from any major source, such as GI tract, uterus, nose or wound, 2) Decreased production of RBC - caused by deficiency in cofactors(folic acid, Vit B12, and Iron), RBC production is also reduced if bone marrow is suppressed(by tumor, meds, toxins) or lack of erythropoeitin(occurs in chronic renal disease), 3) Increased destruction of RBC-may occur because of overactive RES(including hypersplenism) or because bone marrow produces abnormal RBCs that are destroyed by RES(ex. sickle cell anemia). Let your doctor does further diagnostic exams on you, to really determine what causes your anemia, and what classification of anemia you have. I hope it did help you and hope for the best for you.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Have you tried eating more spinach and stuff like that?

My mother suffered from anemia for a long while, until a doctor suggested that she drink a shotglass of KOSHER blackberry wine a day. You're underage for that, but you should be able to eat blackberries if they're in a local store.

Good luck!

Answer 6

What does your doctor advice you ?
It might be an idea to take an food supplement with iron in it. Or food with lots of iron in it like spinage.

Answer 7

its ok but iv seen worse

Answer 8

yes they are low.....do you eat normally///

Answer 9

it is ok

Answer 10

not that bad