Question 1

why is my iron high?

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The most common: Reasons are altered metabolism known as hemochromatosis and loading from multiple red blood cell transfusions.

Question 2

what causes iron levels to be too high?

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Lots of reasons: Many acute infections raise iron-binding proteins in the blood briefly. Popping a few iron pills can do it. Hemochromatosis, anemia of chronic disease and a few others often do it as well. Remember reference ranges are set so that a few percent of healthies fall outside at either end. Always look at the big picture when considering labs.

Question 3

is high iron in the blood harmful?

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Find why: Simply popping an iron-and-vitamin tablet before the blood draw can raise it, but we don't want to miss hemochromatosis, which affects maybe 1 person in 200 and will give you the blahs for years before it's diagnosed or makes you gravely sick.

Question 4

how does menopause cause high iron level?

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Menopause: Menopause does not cause high iron levels. However, after menopause you are no longer losing iron from menstrual bleeding each month, and if you are taking supplemental iron your iron levels will increase.

Question 5

can high iron levels be caused by dehydration?

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Depends on details: Dehydration has different meanings depending on one's perspective. Many non-dehydrated people say they are dehydrated, because equate being extra thirsty with being dehydrated. Iron levels are just numbers, several of them. They have little meaning unless a doctor sees the whole picture. That means there is no good answer here, without knowing many details of the case.

Question 6

what are the health risks of having high iron levels?

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Liver; diabetes: Hemochromatosis, having too much iron, can cause liver problems and pancreas problems (= diabetes). Persons with hemochromatosis should see a hematologist and undergo regular phlebotomy (blood letting)

Question 7

are low iron levels and high bilirubin levels connected?

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May be, may be not: Further evaluation is obviously needed. I can't say whether it is related or not without getting more information. In many cases- probably those two are not related. However in a case of colon cancer with metastatic disease to the liver- it  can cause both increase of bilirubin level as well as low iron.  Go to see your md and discuss further your condition.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of too high of iron content in the blood?

Accepted Answer

Hemachromatosis: Iron overload or hemachromatosis hs following symptoms
abdominal pain, fatigue, generalised darkening of skin colour, joint pains, lack of energy, loss of body hair, loss of sex desire, weakness.

Question 9

help please? what is a diet i can lose weight with that is high in iron?

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Vegetables: Beets and red cabbage are high in iron. Many other vegetables are rich in iron as well - lists are easily found on the internet. Eat mostly vegetables, with small quantities of meat, and healthy fats such as olive oil or coconut oil. Avoid sugar.

Question 10

got blood results today and indicate high iron levels. is there anything i can do about it?

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Yes, but...: It depends on why you are having too much iron...You should find out the underlying disease...If it is very mild, may not need to do anything. Stop all supplements if u r taking.
Donate blood regularly will lower your iron level, if you need so--in such disease as hemochromatosis etc..
Young and healthy male may have  higher iron than average, females have a bit less due to monthly loss..

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