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Suggest Remedy For Very High Iron Count

I am a 66 year old female with controlled diabetes in tablet form. My blood pressure is normal but today I have been told I have a very high iron count which is making too many red blood cells. I was told to expect it could be cancer and wasn't given any other explanation when iron count taken. I am so worried. Please can you help me in any way. They suggested I may have to have a lumbar puncture and said its not pleasant!!!!!! Thankyou Sandra
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
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Hello,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.

There are many reasons for the high haemoglobin value.

This condition is known as polycythemia.


Some people living on high altitude can have high haemoglobin value.

So diagnosis of this condition is utmost important. Biopsy is the necessary step require to confirm diagnosis .

Once the diagnosis is available further management can be possible.

I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you.
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.
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Suggest Remedy For Very High Iron Count

Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. There are many reasons for the high haemoglobin value. This condition is known as polycythemia. Some people living on high altitude can have high haemoglobin value. So diagnosis of this condition is utmost important. Biopsy is the necessary step require to confirm diagnosis . Once the diagnosis is available further management can be possible. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you. Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist.