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Can a high protein diet cause a high globulin level on blood test? also have iron level at 49the &i enlarged spleen. advice?

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Need for evaluation: High protein diet does not increase serum globulins. An enlarged spleen warrants an investigation to determine the cause and you need to consult your doctor for that.

Answered 4/6/2018

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Need eval: I am concerned about the big spleen in your case. High globulin can be caused by many things including chronic inflammation, liver disease, rheumatological problems, malignancy/bone marrow problems etc, you need further evaluation, .

Dr Ginsberg agreed

Answered 4/28/2015

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