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What Should Be The Normal Value Of Ferritin Level In Blood?
I have iron overload from too many blood transfusions my ferritin is well over 1000
i have been like this for over 2 yrs
i now have pain along the bottom of my rib in the centre where the gap is below the sternum what body part is there is it connected to iron overload?
i have been like this for over 2 yrs
i now have pain along the bottom of my rib in the centre where the gap is below the sternum what body part is there is it connected to iron overload?
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Your ferritine level is very high. Normal level is around 250. You are suffering from hemochromatosis. you need iron chelating agents. Phlebotomy may help you. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.
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Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Your ferritine level is very high. Normal level is around 250. You are suffering from hemochromatosis. you need iron chelating agents. Phlebotomy may help you. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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