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Medical Conditions - High Ferritin

Ferritin is an iron-containing protein stored inside the cells. Ferritin levels help determine iron deficiency and iron overload. High ferritin levels indicate iron overload or high iron levels in case of hemochromatosis, repeated blood transfusions, and accidental surplus iron supplement ingestion. High iron levels are dangerous as they may build up in various organs and damage them over time. High ferritin levels may be present even if the body's iron level is normal, as in acute infections, COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019), alcoholism, hepatitis, etc.

All high ferritin Q&A

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).

What dietary changes can support health and energy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Your ferritin level is high, but your body may still be adjusting after your previous iron deficiency.

Answered By
Dr. Sugandh Garg

Dr. Sugandh Garg

Can hemochromatosis cause gray discoloration of the face?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from grayish discoloration of the skin on the face.

Can you please interpret the blood reports of my 8-year-old son, who has congenital dyserythropoietic anemia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Your son has elevated liver enzymes with high bilirubin and high serum ferritin.

What are the lab findings in a COVID-19-positive patient?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.

What can be done for elevated ferritin levels in a 50-year-old?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Elevated ferritin could be from congenital hemochromatosis, but the HFE gene mutation is negative, so it is excluded (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

How to reduce my serum ferritin level?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your serum ferritin is high, so the cause should be found out first. It can be hemochromatosis, in which excess iron is stored in the bone marrow.

Do my high ferritin levels indicate ferroportin disease?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Having H63D (histidine at amino acid position 63) carrier does not indicate a diagnosis of hemochromatosis.

Answered By
Dr. Ajeet Kumar

Dr. Ajeet Kumar

I always feel tired due to high ferritin levels. Help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have recently done serum ferritin, and your level is 571.30ng, which is very high.

Can a high ferritin level increase the risk of COVID?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Increased ferritin indicates iron bone marrow storage level. It is natural to have high ferritin temporarily after iron supplement.

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