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What Causes High Iron Levels?

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Posted on Mon, 6 Apr 2015
Question: What conditions could cause an extremely high iron level?
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Answered by Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Ion overload/ hemochromatosis and many more.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
There are many causes of high iron level. They are thalassemia, pernicious anemia, iron overload syndrome, hemochromatosis, multiple blood transfusion, acute hepatitis, liver damage, vitamin B6 deficiency, acute leukemia, nephritis etc.
These are some conditions that causes extreme high iron level. Please tell me your symptoms and problems so I can help you further.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (29 minutes later)
Thank you so much. You listed symptoms for possible discussion with the doctor when an appointment is made. One symptom is excessive tiredness which is out of character.

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Answered by Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
You are most welcome.
Excessive tiredness may be due to anemia or many other cause. So you need investigations. Consult your doctor and go for it. Feel free to ask me anything during your treatment.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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What Causes High Iron Levels?

Brief Answer: Ion overload/ hemochromatosis and many more. Detailed Answer: Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. There are many causes of high iron level. They are thalassemia, pernicious anemia, iron overload syndrome, hemochromatosis, multiple blood transfusion, acute hepatitis, liver damage, vitamin B6 deficiency, acute leukemia, nephritis etc. These are some conditions that causes extreme high iron level. Please tell me your symptoms and problems so I can help you further. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.