The signs of low ferritin, a protein that stores iron in your body, include fatigue, dizziness, and headaches. High ferritin can cause stomach pain, heart palpitations, joint pain, and more. To test ...

A person with anemia of chronic disease has decreased red blood cells despite having “normal” or increased iron stores in their body. It can occur in people with underlying inflammatory conditions, ...

What Is a Ferritin Blood Test? A ferritin test measures the amount of a blood protein called ferritin, which stores iron. Think of your body as a kitchen pantry. Most of it is stocked with food you ...

A protein, ferritin, protects kidneys against a damaging after-effect of injury, heart failure or hardened arteries by controlling levels of iron, according to a study published today by researchers ...