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How come my ferritin level is 7 and my iron level 135 can you explain why i am so tired if my iron level is so high?
Ferritin is a protein that stores iron. Low ferritin is a precursor to anemia, so if you do nothing about the low ferritin level your iron level will eventually drop.
What is the normal range of ferritin?
is a level of 17.50 in ferritin blood test consider low in a male 66 years old
What will happened if sr ferritin level is 600?
If you have a ferritin level of 600, it means your levels are increased. This can be caused by an inflammatory disorder, liver disease, and too much iron in your body.
Can giving too much blood affect your ferritin level?
yes
Is 650 too high s ferritin level for a woman?
Yes
If your ferritin level is less than 3 what should you do?
Go to a hematologist for an iron infusion.
Is a ferritin level of 189 high?
A ferritin level of 189 ng/mL can be considered high. Normal levels can vary between labs, but typically fall between 20-250 ng/mL for women and 20-500 ng/mL for men. Elevated ferritin levels can be due to conditions like iron overload, inflammation, liver disease, or certain cancers. Consulting with a healthcare provider for further evaluation and interpretation is recommended.
What level should ferritin be in the body?
The normal level of ferritin varies between men and women: The lower the ferritin level, even within the "normal" range, the more likely it is that the patient does not have enough iron. Once the level dips below this range they are classified as being anemic and should see a hemotologist and a gastroenterologist for additional diagnostic tests and treatment. Normal ferritin levels follow: Male: 12-300 ng/mL Female: 12-150 ng/mL Note: ng/ml = nanograms per milliliter http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003490.htm
Is 47 an ok measure of ferritin levels?
Usually, yes. Most labs list about 10-300 as the normal ferritin level. Inflammation can raise the level even if the iron is low so it is helpful to also check iron and TIBC (total iron binding capacity).
Why would the ferritin level be raised in healthy male?
One of the most common causes of hyperferritinemia is serious inflammation.
Where is ferritin and hemosiderin stored?
Ferritin and hemosiderin are stored in the liver, spleen, and bone marrow. They are primarily stored in the form of ferritin, a complex of iron and protein, with hemosiderin being a breakdown product of ferritin storage.
What does high ferritin levels mean?
If ferritin is high, there is iron in excess or else there is an acute inflammatory reaction in which ferritin is mobilized without iron excess. For example, ferritins may be high in infection without signalling body iron overload.Ferritin is also used as a marker for iron overload disorders, such as hemochromatosis or hemosiderosis. Adult-onset Still's disease, porphyria, and Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis are diseases in which the ferritin level may be abnormally raised. As ferritin is also an acute-phase reactant, it is often elevated in the course of disease. A normal C-reactive protein can be used to exclude elevated ferritin caused by acute phase reactions.According to a study of anorexia nervosa patients, ferritin can be elevated during periods of acute malnourishment
