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Chronically elevated alt (75ish) and mild hepatomegaly. dr said iron saturation 44% which she considers elevated. was 20% two years ago. hemochrom?
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Could be: This could easily be checked through a blood test. A full series of blood work should be drawn if it hasn't been to evaluate the hepatomegaly and elevated LFTs. If it is hemochromatosis, the treatment is relatively easy. Good luck and get it checked out.
Answered 12/29/2015
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