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Treatment For High Iron Levels In Blood Work?

I am a 66 year old female , blood work showed my iron high? Why? I take synthroid some vitamins and suppliments none with iron. B 12 high, i was taking 500 units. Vit d low, i was taking 2,000 units. Now i am taking 50,000 units twice a week. I am comfused.
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I am so sorry to hear about this high iron level. High iron levels raise the suspicion of hemochromatosis. i will suggest that you get evaluated for this condition by your doctor. He would do other tests to show whether all other indicators of excess iron accumulation in the body do hold. Depending on the findings, further investigations or treatment options would be communicated to you.

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Dr. Ditah, MD.
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Treatment For High Iron Levels In Blood Work?

Hi and thank you so much for this query I am so sorry to hear about this high iron level. High iron levels raise the suspicion of hemochromatosis. i will suggest that you get evaluated for this condition by your doctor. He would do other tests to show whether all other indicators of excess iron accumulation in the body do hold. Depending on the findings, further investigations or treatment options would be communicated to you. I hope this addresses your query fully. Thank you so much for patronizing our services and please do feel free to ask for follow up clarifications and information if need be. I wish you the best of health. Dr. Ditah, MD.