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What Causes Elevated Ferritin Levels?

sure... my son, 36 was told he had high ferriton level... should be 400 his was 445... he was checked for Hemochromatosis , which his father has, but the test showed negitive for the gene.. he does not smoke or drink... just wondering what it could be.. thanks
Wed, 7 Jan 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
He has high ferritin level, but its not too high. He should take drugs like defiperone or desferoximine according to doctor's advice. Repeat ferritine level after a month. Ferritin is also a acutd phase reactant so it can also be increased in some inflammatory conditions. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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What Causes Elevated Ferritin Levels?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has high ferritin level, but its not too high. He should take drugs like defiperone or desferoximine according to doctor s advice. Repeat ferritine level after a month. Ferritin is also a acutd phase reactant so it can also be increased in some inflammatory conditions. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.