I Recently Had Labwork Done After An Iron Infusion Treatment
Question: I recently had labwork done after an iron infusion treatment and got these labs back. Is this common?
Brief Answer:
Liver enzymes are elevated.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I see the lab tests you have done and the liver enzymes and ferritin levels are increased.
The increased liver enzymes are not common after taking iron supplements .
This can show impaired liver functions.
You may have liver toxicity and need to contact your doctor to monitor liver functions .
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Liver enzymes are elevated.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I see the lab tests you have done and the liver enzymes and ferritin levels are increased.
The increased liver enzymes are not common after taking iron supplements .
This can show impaired liver functions.
You may have liver toxicity and need to contact your doctor to monitor liver functions .
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Cab toxicity be due to the infusion treatments?
Brief Answer:
Can be related to infusion
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
The toxicity may be related to infusion treatment.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Can be related to infusion
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
The toxicity may be related to infusion treatment.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Saisudha Kotla