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Is Peeling Feet A Syndrome Of Anemia?

My daughter is 17 years old. She ahs recently been diagnosed with a low ferritin level of 8. She is an elite volleyball player and we are researching reasons for her anemia....however, no one has ever mentioned calloused and peeling feet. She has had this since she was very young...could it be a symptom of her problem?
Sat, 14 Jun 2014
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Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
This is unliley to be a cause of anemia.
There is nothing to worry.
We can easily find the cause for her iron deficiency.
If you think she takes enough diet and still has anemia, get following:
1. Hemogram with ESR
2. Blood picture
3. Stool for ova and parasites
4. Anti TTG Antibody- IgA
5. Thyroid profile

In case she has menstrual irregularities, see a gynaecologist.

This is my best advise for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me..
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
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Is Peeling Feet A Syndrome Of Anemia?

Dear Friend. Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern. This is unliley to be a cause of anemia. There is nothing to worry. We can easily find the cause for her iron deficiency. If you think she takes enough diet and still has anemia, get following: 1. Hemogram with ESR 2. Blood picture 3. Stool for ova and parasites 4. Anti TTG Antibody- IgA 5. Thyroid profile In case she has menstrual irregularities, see a gynaecologist. This is my best advise for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.. Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney, MD