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What Causes Elevated Iron Content In The Blood?
Question: Hello doctor
Recently i checked my blood counts every thing the reason i checked is high level of iron. So doctor can u check my results and suggest me what to do
Thanks
Recently i checked my blood counts every thing the reason i checked is high level of iron. So doctor can u check my results and suggest me what to do
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Discussion follows
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
I am very happy to let you know that there is no major issue in your blood results.
Your serum Ferritin and Iron content are elevated , so if you are taking any iron supplement or food rich in iron like red meat or organ meat, avoid them. High iron can cause a condition called hemochromatosis which can affect your liver, pancreas and skin pigmentation. You do not have these as far as your results show. The iron content of your red blood cells ( MCH) is elevated again related to your high iron content.
The remedy for your condition is very simple.
Avoid iron rich food and donate blood every 3 months till the iron comes to normal. It would be a good idea to stop smoking if you smoke and avoid second hand smoking as far as possible.
Do get back to me if you have further questions.
Discussion follows
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
I am very happy to let you know that there is no major issue in your blood results.
Your serum Ferritin and Iron content are elevated , so if you are taking any iron supplement or food rich in iron like red meat or organ meat, avoid them. High iron can cause a condition called hemochromatosis which can affect your liver, pancreas and skin pigmentation. You do not have these as far as your results show. The iron content of your red blood cells ( MCH) is elevated again related to your high iron content.
The remedy for your condition is very simple.
Avoid iron rich food and donate blood every 3 months till the iron comes to normal. It would be a good idea to stop smoking if you smoke and avoid second hand smoking as far as possible.
Do get back to me if you have further questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
Thank you doctor
Have one question,am consuming omega3-6-9 daily. So i need to stop this?and am not taking any iron supplemets
Have one question,am consuming omega3-6-9 daily. So i need to stop this?and am not taking any iron supplemets
Brief Answer:
Discussion follows
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Are you taking omega 3-6-9 for the cardiovascular protection? If so it is better to take supplement without omega 6 as it decreases the effect of omega 3 which is believed to be beneficial.
There have been some studies done in children which showed that omega 3 increased the iron absorption when given with iron. This is believed to be due to improvement in their immunity and children being less sick.
Vitamin C as supplements or as citrous fruits like oranges may be avoided as these have been shown to increase iron absorption.
Best wishes,
Discussion follows
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Are you taking omega 3-6-9 for the cardiovascular protection? If so it is better to take supplement without omega 6 as it decreases the effect of omega 3 which is believed to be beneficial.
There have been some studies done in children which showed that omega 3 increased the iron absorption when given with iron. This is believed to be due to improvement in their immunity and children being less sick.
Vitamin C as supplements or as citrous fruits like oranges may be avoided as these have been shown to increase iron absorption.
Best wishes,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you doctor
And i noticed my lymphocytes and basophils levels high. Is there any problem with this?
And i noticed my lymphocytes and basophils levels high. Is there any problem with this?
Brief Answer:
Not a matter of concern
Detailed Answer:
Most welcome.
There is a mild elevation in the percentage of lymphocytes. There is no increase in the absolute count. This may not be significant and may occur if you had a recent cold or any other viral infection.
Basophils are only 0.2% and upto 1% are normal.
Wish you good health and a good day
Not a matter of concern
Detailed Answer:
Most welcome.
There is a mild elevation in the percentage of lymphocytes. There is no increase in the absolute count. This may not be significant and may occur if you had a recent cold or any other viral infection.
Basophils are only 0.2% and upto 1% are normal.
Wish you good health and a good day
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Doctor i have little discomfort after urination it starts one weeks ago.not feel satisfy after urination
Brief Answer:
Urine to be examined.
Detailed Answer:
It may be due to a urinary tract infection or due to crystalluria which can occur in hot climates, if you are not drinking sufficient fluids.
Get your urine examined and upload the results and I shall be happy to help you.
Best wishes,
Dr Noble Zachariah
drnoble.in
Urine to be examined.
Detailed Answer:
It may be due to a urinary tract infection or due to crystalluria which can occur in hot climates, if you are not drinking sufficient fluids.
Get your urine examined and upload the results and I shall be happy to help you.
Best wishes,
Dr Noble Zachariah
drnoble.in
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What kind of urine test i need to do
Brief Answer:
Urine routine examination
Detailed Answer:
Urine complete which includes urine biochemistry and microscopy.
Urine routine examination
Detailed Answer:
Urine complete which includes urine biochemistry and microscopy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ok doctor
Brief Answer:
Do upload the results.
Detailed Answer:
It was nice interacting with you.
I shall be happy to interpret your test results and advise you.
Wish you a good day and good health.
Do upload the results.
Detailed Answer:
It was nice interacting with you.
I shall be happy to interpret your test results and advise you.
Wish you a good day and good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello doctor
Here is my urine test report
Here is my urine test report
Brief Answer:
Normal
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Your urine test result is normal. There is no infection and there is no mention of crystals. (I hope the lab is good and the technicians are dedicated and competent because it is a test which is read by a human and not a machine.)
So relax, there is no urinary infection.
Cranberry juice is good for such non specific symptoms.
Have a good day
Normal
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Your urine test result is normal. There is no infection and there is no mention of crystals. (I hope the lab is good and the technicians are dedicated and competent because it is a test which is read by a human and not a machine.)
So relax, there is no urinary infection.
Cranberry juice is good for such non specific symptoms.
Have a good day
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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