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My text result show my ferrin /iron level is 1000 , double what it should be . i don't smoke and don't take iron supplements, why is this so high?
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Family practice : You may have hemosiderosis. It is hereditary and may cause liver damage if left untreated.
Answered 4/28/2013
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