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What Causes Elevated Ferritin Levels?
Hi I was recently told of a lost blood test being found and I needed a blood test immediately as my iron levels were very high my ferritin levels were at 1409ug/l. From what I have read at this level I should see a liver specialist. I am a 26 year old male
Mon, 15 May 2017
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Elevated ferritin levels indicates incresed serum iron levels as seen in a hereditary condition called Hemochromatosis or chronic inflammatory conditions like Rheumatoid arthritis.
Confirmation of diagnosis is based on your clinical history, evaluation and other blood investigations.
Increased Iron can deposit in your liver and cause cirrhotic changes. Please be advised to follow up with an internal medicine specialist to confirm the diagnosis and appropriate management.
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Dr.Lekshmi
Thank you for the query at HealthcareMagic
Elevated ferritin levels indicates incresed serum iron levels as seen in a hereditary condition called Hemochromatosis or chronic inflammatory conditions like Rheumatoid arthritis.
Confirmation of diagnosis is based on your clinical history, evaluation and other blood investigations.
Increased Iron can deposit in your liver and cause cirrhotic changes. Please be advised to follow up with an internal medicine specialist to confirm the diagnosis and appropriate management.
Hope this answers your question
Pleaseaddress further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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