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Iron deficiency in teenagers
Teen girls face rising iron demands from growth spurts and menstruation. Fatigue, poor concentration, and mood changes are sometimes dismissed as stress — but ferritin may be low.
Pediatric reference ranges differ from adults. A clinician familiar with adolescent labs can interpret ferritin and hemoglobin in context.
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