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I have type 2 diabetes, high ferritin and fatty liver? my gi told me just drink sylymarin... is it ok? i'm starting to get afraid... 30/f
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High ferritin: Are you taking any iron? How high is your ferritin? If it is really high and you are not taking any iron, you should be evaluated for hemochromatosis especially in the presence of diabetes and liver disease. You could ask your doctor to do hemochromatosis profile and if positive, you will need liver biopsy and you will need members of family tested . Treatment is phlebotomy to remove iron.
Answered 9/2/2014
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