Asked for Female | 17 Years
Is my low ferritin level a sign of cancer?
Patient's Query
My question was "i'm 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?" Your answer was perfect. My menstural cycle has disturbed from last 3 months not including previous recent one. I used to got 4 days menses. But these 3 months, I got 2 days menses. I told my parents. But they ignored it.. my blood level is okay too, it's 10, which is normal. People are surviving at 6 too... So tell me further please. I'm very worried Answer
Answered by Dr. Nisarg Patel
Your low ferritin, anisocytosis, hypochromic, and microcytosis findings can indeed point to different conditions like iron deficiency or even thalassemia minor, but not necessarily cancer. The decrease in your menstrual days could be related to these issues. Since your hemoglobin level is normal, that's reassuring. It's essential to follow up with a gynecologist as your doctor suggested. They can further investigate the menstrual changes and the blood findings to provide you with the best care and guidance moving forward.

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