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What Are Effects Of Having High Iron In Blood?
Question: My blood tests show that I have High Iron . They tell me it is 800 and normal is 150-300.
I have a hard time walking or climbing stairs because my legs feel so heavy. I also have weakness
in my arms. I feel good and have a good appetite. The doctors seem to be beating around the bush.
Is there a cure for this disorder. I am 40 years old, six feet tall and weigh 170 lbs,
I have a hard time walking or climbing stairs because my legs feel so heavy. I also have weakness
in my arms. I feel good and have a good appetite. The doctors seem to be beating around the bush.
Is there a cure for this disorder. I am 40 years old, six feet tall and weigh 170 lbs,
Brief Answer:
you may have hemochromatosis or some other disease
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern regarding your iron level. Your iron is very high. You may have hemochromatosis or some other disorders. You need to go for some more test to diagnose your problem. You should go for ferritine level and liver biopsy. There is a treatment for high iron level. You can take iron chelating agent as per your doctor's advice. Please send me your reports.so that I can help you further.
hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic.
wish you a very good health.
you may have hemochromatosis or some other disease
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern regarding your iron level. Your iron is very high. You may have hemochromatosis or some other disorders. You need to go for some more test to diagnose your problem. You should go for ferritine level and liver biopsy. There is a treatment for high iron level. You can take iron chelating agent as per your doctor's advice. Please send me your reports.so that I can help you further.
hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic.
wish you a very good health.
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