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Answered by Dr. Desai Santosh Badaku

Should anything be done to pull out the excess iron level in the blood?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your elevated iron saturation and serum ferritin levels suggest the possibility of iron overload or hereditary hemochromatosis (HH). The test you mentioned, followed by the hematologist's decision to halt phlebotomy, could imply the detection of a homozygous variant. Research indicates that most individuals identified with homozygous HH through population screening studies tend to be asymptomatic, often leading to normal lifespans even without undergoing phlebotomy.

February 24, 2026

Is the sharp pain that I experienced on my left armpit, a sign of heart attack?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern as your grandparents passed of a heart attack, the fear you have is genuine. But, just pain in your chest is not an indication of a heart attack. Since you gave a history of carbonated food and tablet Amoxicillin along with thyroid medication. Both valve replacement surgery and medications have the potential to trigger acid reflux, which in turn can result in heartburn and contribute to non-specific pain.

June 20, 2024

Is Cystopen the right medicine for frequent urination problem?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns and have reviewed your sister's reports (attachment removed for privacy). The uroflow study indicates an average flow rate of 13.5 mL per second (normal being more than 15 mL per second), with low bladder capacity and a desire to micturate, as stated in the reports. The urodynamic study findings suggest a likelihood of interstitial cystitis (IC) or bladder pain syndrome.

August 16, 2023

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