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What Is The Treatment For Excessive Iron In Blood?
Tonight I recieved a call from my friend who is native to Spain. She was told she has too much iron in her blood and they want to start removing blood from her, they also said she has a fatty liver, can you help me understand and pershaps explain things to her. I am in FL., she is in Texas. Thank you
Fri, 23 Jan 2015
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
She may have hemochromatosis. She has excessive iron in her blood, which get deposited in various orhan of body and create the problem. It affects the liver and pancreas mainly. She should take iron chelators. And if needed go for phlebotomy.
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
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.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
She may have hemochromatosis. She has excessive iron in her blood, which get deposited in various orhan of body and create the problem. It affects the liver and pancreas mainly. She should take iron chelators. And if needed go for phlebotomy.
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
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.
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