Is hematocrit of 31% bad???

[chuckmya]

Does a hematocrit value of 31 necessarily warrant iron supplements? I have severe constipation and iron supplements would cause my C to worsen? What should I do??? Appreciate any advice anyone would have to offer!!! Thanks in advance!!!

 

[theOcean]

It's a bit low! It should be 45% in men and 40% in women. The only iron supplements that won't cause constipation are Proferrin, which you should see if you can get.

 

[chuckmya]

Thanks for the advise! I'll look I to getting some!!