High Ferritin

My levels came back on the lower end after testing for testosterone replacement. The ferritin reading showed 8.96, which is below normal, though other values stayed fine. I wonder if the medication might be impacting how I absorb nutrients. Around the testing period, I experienced those rotten egg burps and loose stools after increasing to four milligrams. I reduced it to two milligrams afterward and started using iron supplements now and then. I'm planning another check soon to figure out adjustments. Those issues disappeared once I lowered the amount.

I checked into iron overload disorders on my own. Extra lab values before any DNA checks might also point toward that possibility or a milder version. Figuring out the cause feels necessary and blood removal sessions may help keep things under control. Levels staying elevated for years can seriously harm arteries along with internal tissues.

I reckon a blood specialist like a haematologist should handle this query. That iron storage disorder needs checking because it can lead to major problems down the line, though sorting it out is fairly straightforward.

I looked at signs of swelling in my body since the ferritin count can come out higher than it really is when swelling is around.