Anonymous ID: 39386f April 2, 2020, 1:05 p.m. No.8664291   🗄️.is 🔗kun

>>8664184

>high ferritin levels

A ferritin test measures the amount of ferritin in your blood. Ferritin is a blood protein that contains iron. A ferritin test helps your doctor understand how much iron your body stores.

 

Higher than normal results

 

A higher than normal ferritin level can be seen in several conditions. However, diagnosis of these conditions might require additional testing based on your symptoms and physical examination.

 

  • Hemochromatosis

  • Porphyria — A group of disorders caused by an enzyme deficiency that affects your nervous system and skin

  • Rheumatoid arthritis or another chronic inflammatory disorder

  • Liver disease

  • Hyperthyroidism

  • Leukemia

  • Hodgkin's lymphoma

  • Multiple blood transfusions

  • Alcohol abuse

  • Taking too many iron supplements