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What Causes High Iron Count In Blood?
Question: My doctor just told me to have another blood test as I have a high iron count. Could this be due to my thyroidectomy two years ago?
Brief Answer:
No
Detailed Answer:
As a thyroid expert I would like to assure you that the high iron count on your blood test is not due to the thyroidectomy 2 years ago.
The thyroid gland has other functions and is not related to the iron balance of the body
No
Detailed Answer:
As a thyroid expert I would like to assure you that the high iron count on your blood test is not due to the thyroidectomy 2 years ago.
The thyroid gland has other functions and is not related to the iron balance of the body
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
what would you think it is related to?
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
There are several conditions that can cause iron overload in the body. Two examples are a) excessive supplementation from outside 2) an inherited condition called hemochromatosis
A systematic assessment by your family doctor/internist/ hematologist will allow thorough evaluation of the potential causes in your instance
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
There are several conditions that can cause iron overload in the body. Two examples are a) excessive supplementation from outside 2) an inherited condition called hemochromatosis
A systematic assessment by your family doctor/internist/ hematologist will allow thorough evaluation of the potential causes in your instance
Note: Do you have more questions on diagnosis or treatment of blood disorders? Ask An Expert/ Specialist Now
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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