High blood iron
· High blood iron is from an iron overload state
· High blood iron can lead to cirrhosis, arthritis, diabetes, heart damage, and testicular or ovarian damage.
· High blood iron is usually the result of the genetic disorder Hemochromatosis
· High blood iron can also result from
Alcoholic cirrhosis
Chronic hemolytic anemias
Chronic liver disease
Excessive blood transfusions
Excessive dietary iron
Hepatitis C
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Porphyria cutanea tarda
Thalassemia
Posted on April 17, 2009
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