Low ferritin usually indicates iron deficiency, even before anemia develops. It may be caused by:
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Poor dietary intake
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Blood loss (e.g., menstruation, GI bleeding)
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Malabsorption (e.g., celiac disease)
Poor dietary intake
Blood loss (e.g., menstruation, GI bleeding)
Malabsorption (e.g., celiac disease)
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