Asked for Female | 17 Years
Could low ferritin & anisocytosis indicate thalassemia or cancer?
Patient's Query
Im female of age 17. My reports are saying my ferritin level is low, My reports are saying anisocytosis, hypochromic, microcytosis. Target cells? Iron deficiency? Thalassemia minor. went to check doctor, doctor said visit gyne!? My mensural cycle is okay. I'm not experiencing anything in casual. But is this something like cancer.. breast cancer?
Answered by Dr. Swapna Chekuri
Your low ferritin level and those fancy terms like anisocytosis, hypochromic, and microcytosis are pointing towards possible iron deficiency. Target cells and thalassemia minor could also be in the mix here. Now, regarding your worry about cancer, especially breast cancer, it's important to know that these findings are more commonly related to issues like iron deficiency or thalassemia rather than cancer. However, your doctor suggesting a visit to a gynecologist may be to rule out any gynecological causes for your symptoms. Keeping an eye on your menstrual cycle is good, and following up with the gynecologist can help clarify things further.

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