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My iron levels doubled in 1 week - from 8 to 16micromol/l . what could be the cause of this? hb levels are within normal.
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Increased absorption: Iron control is mediated by absorption and secretion, with iron used most frequently in red blood cell metabolism and liver breakdown (heme is broken down by the liver into bilirubin). So, increased iron may just be related to changes in metabolism of blood or liver function.
Answered 10/25/2012
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