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Can you interpret my blood test showing high homocysteine and low ferritin, vitamin B12, folate, methylmalonic acid, iron, and TIBC?

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Published At December 27, 2022
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My recent blood tests show high homocysteine and low ferritin, vitamin B12, folate, methylmalonic acid, iron, TIBC, and transferrin saturation are normal. My symptoms are muscle pain, tiredness, shortness of breath, and mild vertigo. I have a history of gastritis and constipation. Can you please interpret my tests?

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

  1. Low ferritin is suggestive of a decrease in iron storage. So for that, hemoglobin value also should be known. If hemoglobin is also low, then your symptoms can be due to iron deficiency anemia. I suggest taking iron tablets for that.
  2. For shortness of breath, auscultation should be done, and cardiac history should be ruled out with an ECG (electrocardiogram).
  3. Mild vertigo, if constant, could be an inner ear infection for which a decongestant or short-term steroid course was prescribed. However, please consult a specialist, discuss with them and start taking the medications with their consent.

I hope this helps. Thank you and take care.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

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