Inflammatory conditions can cause an increase in ferritin levels, which is a protein that stores iron in the body. High ferritin levels can indicate an underlying health issue. Common inflammatory conditions that can cause high ferritin levels are rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, inflammatory bowel disease, and ankylosing spondylitis.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation in the joints. It can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. High ferritin levels can indicate that the body is producing too many inflammatory cells.
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes inflammation and pain in the joints. High ferritin levels indicate that the body is producing more inflammation than it needs to repair the joint damage.
Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that is associated with psoriasis. It causes inflammation and pain in the joints. High ferritin levels can indicate that the body is producing too much inflammation to repair the joint damage.
Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation in the joints, skin, and internal organs. High ferritin levels indicate that the body is producing too much inflammation to repair the damage caused by lupus.
Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic digestive disorder that causes inflammation in the digestive tract. High ferritin levels indicate that the body is producing too much inflammation to repair the damage caused by the disorder.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that affects the spine and other joints. High ferritin levels indicate that the body is producing too much inflammation to repair the joint damage caused by the disorder.
High ferritin levels are not always indicative of an underlying health condition. However, if someone is experiencing symptoms of inflammation, they should be evaluated by a doctor to determine if high ferritin levels are present and if they are related to an underlying health issue.