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Can High Iron Level In Blood Causes Peripheral Neuropathy?

Can high iron levels in blood cause Peripheral Neuropathy?

I've been experiencing PN symptoms for the past month, such as pins and needles and weird tingly sensation on my left big toe. I went to the doctor to get blood tests. Everything was normal except for my iron levels, which were above normal.

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Wed, 20 Jan 2016
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Hi
I have gone through your complaints.
Peripheral neuropathy can be due to high iron levels.you are saying iron levels are high its important how much they are high and what is the cause like cause of hemochromatosis.we need assess serum ferritin levels sonogram to know about spleen and liver.consult the Dr for evaluation of cause & so that that can be treated.
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Regards
Vasundhara
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Can High Iron Level In Blood Causes Peripheral Neuropathy?

Hi I have gone through your complaints. Peripheral neuropathy can be due to high iron levels.you are saying iron levels are high its important how much they are high and what is the cause like cause of hemochromatosis.we need assess serum ferritin levels sonogram to know about spleen and liver.consult the Dr for evaluation of cause & so that that can be treated. Thank you Regards Vasundhara