Are the iron levels and essential Thrombocythemia a matter of concern?
Patient: My son(33 yrs) had some blood work done and his iron level was 194. He has a hematologist for essential thrombocythemia, who he saw yesterday, as his liver test showed ALT(94) and AST(51) which was down from the prior blood work done a week before. His hematologist said not to worry about the liver tests but I wasn t sure about the iron. I also was wondering if the hematologist was looking at the liver info re only cancer since that is his specialty too. Should any of this be of a concern? Doctor: Hi, dearYour son has essential thrombocythemia.  It is myeloproliferative disease.  He needs treatment for that.  Don't worry about iron level and slightly high liver enzymes level.  It is not a matterof concern. He should take aspirin to prevent any clotting.  Chemotherapy is useful.  Permenent treatment of choice is bone marrow transplantation.  Consult your doctor and plan accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.