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What Does High Iron Level In My Blood Report Suggest?

I m 71 years old and on Tue., had a colonoscopy, Wed a doctors appointment followed by a chest x-ray, Thurs. numerous blood tests, Fri. follow up appointment indicated high iron levels and low red blood cells. He recommended b-12 for the blood but couldn t explain the high Fe as most people are low. Any explanation would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Bob
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Hi Bob,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Nutritional Anemia is commonly due to low iron levels or low B12 or folic acid. levels.
2. High iron levels is usually seen in anemia of chronic disease. Its a condition in which iron are present, but the body is not able to use it. Another condition would be sideroblastic anemia. Ask him to get a peripheral smear done and evaluate for sideroblasts in red blood cells.
3. B12 deficiency can also explain anemia. However, high iron levels are not usually seen.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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What Does High Iron Level In My Blood Report Suggest?

Hi Bob, Thanks for asking. Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows: 1. Nutritional Anemia is commonly due to low iron levels or low B12 or folic acid. levels. 2. High iron levels is usually seen in anemia of chronic disease. Its a condition in which iron are present, but the body is not able to use it. Another condition would be sideroblastic anemia. Ask him to get a peripheral smear done and evaluate for sideroblasts in red blood cells. 3. B12 deficiency can also explain anemia. However, high iron levels are not usually seen. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.