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What causes my high blood iron levels?i'm slightly above the upper limit of normal.eat next to no meat.no iron supplements.female.was anemic years ago

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Dr. Ed Kaplan answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Depends: D you mean iron or ferritin level? Probably means nothing since slight elevation can still be normal, but you might need further veal.

Answered 4/10/2013

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A member asked:

What causes my high blood iron levels?i'm slightly above the upper limit of normal.eat next to no meat.no iron supplements.female.was anemic years ago

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Kaplan answered

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