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what can you do if your doctor will not do anything about low iron may
i have low iron and my doctor is doing nothing to get it up or find out what is causing it to be low i have kidney disease 3b and a bowel disease???? which causes poor absorbition of vitamins and minerals what can i do
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@melvina, it is frustrating when we believe follow-up or action may be necessary, but the doctor is neither making a referral or taking action. Low iron can be caused by many things. Here is more information from Mayo Clinic
- Iron deficiency anemia https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/iron-deficiency-anemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355034
As the article states: " Iron deficiency anemia isn't something to self-diagnose or treat. So see your doctor for a diagnosis rather than taking iron supplements on your own. Overloading the body with iron can be dangerous because excess iron accumulation can damage your liver and cause other complications."
Are you able to discuss your iron levels with your doctor to find out why they are not concerned or are not making a referral? Do you see a nephrologist for kidney issues and a GI specialist for bowel disease?
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