Transfusion hemosiderosis

What is Transfusion hemosiderosis?

Transfusional hemosiderosis is the accumulation of iron in the liver and/or heart but also endocrine organs, in patients who receive frequent blood transfusions (such as those with thalassemia, sickle cell disease, aplastic anemia or myelodysplastic syndrome).

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I have pulmonary hemosiderosis from exposure to toxic mold (stachybotrys). This indicates that there is excess iron in my lungs. My blood tests...

doctor1 MD

Hi,
Thanks for posting the query on HCM. After going through your query, I would like to comment the following:

1. You seem to be suffering from...

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I got the following tests done on MID CYCLE day 4:
E2 - 605.64 pg/ml
FSH - 8.18 mIU/ml
LH - 6.14 mIU/ml
Prolectin - 19.30 ng/ml
The below test was...

doctor1 MD

Hello,

Thanks for posting your query.

As you have requested, I am mentioning below the normal ranges of the tests you have undergone.

Follicle Stimulating Hormone...

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