Serum Ferritin is a complex protein which has a globular shape. Serum ferritin test is basically done in order to identify the iron level of the blood. This serum ferritin test is done in suspected anemic patients.
Normal serum ferritin level in healthy male is 30-300 ng/mL whereas serum ferritin level in healthy female is 15-200 ng/mL
Measurement of serum ferritin is a sensitive lab test for iron deficiency anemia.
Serum ferritin is also used as a marker for iron overload disorders, such as hemochromatosis and porphyria in which the ferritin level may be abnormally raised.
High serum ferritin found in following conditions;
• Alcoholic liver disease
• Hemochromatosis
• Hemolytic anemia
• Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Megaloblastic anemia
Low serum ferritin found in following conditions;
• Long-term digestive tract bleeding
• Heavy menstrual bleeding
• Iron deficiency anemia
Normal serum ferritin level in healthy male is 30-300 ng/mL whereas serum ferritin level in healthy female is 15-200 ng/mL
Measurement of serum ferritin is a sensitive lab test for iron deficiency anemia.
Serum ferritin is also used as a marker for iron overload disorders, such as hemochromatosis and porphyria in which the ferritin level may be abnormally raised.
High serum ferritin found in following conditions;
• Alcoholic liver disease
• Hemochromatosis
• Hemolytic anemia
• Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Megaloblastic anemia
Low serum ferritin found in following conditions;
• Long-term digestive tract bleeding
• Heavy menstrual bleeding
• Iron deficiency anemia
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Foods containing calcium such as cottage cheese, yogurt, carrots, etc are great for slowing down iron absorbtion.
Too much iron in the liver is worse than booze.
Drinks that have tannins work very well also. Black tea and my favorite, green tea are very helpful. Most herb teas do not contain tannins.
Hemochromatosis sufferrers should drink lots of water every day to keep the blood thin for easier phlebotomies and to keep the kidneys nice and flushed out.
For people who are diagnosed and treated early, normal life spans are possible. If left untreated, HH will lead to critical organ damage and most likely death.
You can find lots of real life tips from Pat at his blog:
Http://ironoverload.info
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