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Why My Iron Level Dropping?

Hello, I am a 54 year old male who has had excellent health my entire life. Last summer I found out I was Low in Iron, plus I began to lose weight. Since then I have lost probably 15 pounds (that could be from stress). I had my hip drilled for a bone marrow check and it came back ok. I have had numerous blood checks and will have a series of tests done by the lab as soon as I can arrange to go. How would I find out if there are bigger problems such as a cancer in my internal organs. Thank you
Sat, 26 Apr 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.
Anemia always has some cause. One needs to find it before we can treat it.
I owuld advise you to get the following:
1. Hemogram
2. LFT
3. KFT
4. Iron Studies
5. Ultrasound Abdomen
6. Stool for occult blood.

If you already have these investigations please send them to me.

This is my best advise for you based on available details. If you have any further query, please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
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Why My Iron Level Dropping?

Dear Friend Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern. Anemia always has some cause. One needs to find it before we can treat it. I owuld advise you to get the following: 1. Hemogram 2. LFT 3. KFT 4. Iron Studies 5. Ultrasound Abdomen 6. Stool for occult blood. If you already have these investigations please send them to me. This is my best advise for you based on available details. If you have any further query, please ask me. Stay Healthy.