Inflammatory conditions are disorders where the body's immune system becomes overactive, causing inflammation in tissues and organs. They are caused by immune system dysregulation, autoimmune responses, infections, or chronic inflammatory processes affecting joints, digestive tract, blood vessels, and other organ systems. The Ferritin, Serum test is the most important test for detecting and monitoring inflammatory activity because it serves as both an iron storage marker and a key inflammation indicator.
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Inflammatory conditions are caused by immune system dysregulation where the body mistakenly attacks its own tissues, infections that trigger chronic immune responses, or ongoing inflammatory processes. Autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis occur when antibodies attack joint tissues, while inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease involve immune cells attacking the digestive tract lining. Other triggers include chronic infections, environmental toxins, genetic predisposition, and lifestyle factors like poor diet, stress, and lack of exercise that keep the immune system in an overactive state.
The Ferritin, Serum test is the most important test for inflammatory conditions because it detects elevated ferritin levels that signal both acute and chronic inflammation in disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Crohn's disease. When ferritin rises, it indicates your body is responding to inflammatory stress, making it an excellent marker for assessing disease activity and monitoring treatment effectiveness. While ferritin is the primary inflammation indicator, the CA 27.29 test can also detect elevated levels in response to inflammatory conditions and infections, though it's more commonly associated with cancer screening. Together, these tests provide a comprehensive view of inflammatory activity in your body.
You should get tested if you experience persistent joint pain and stiffness lasting more than six weeks, unexplained fatigue that doesn't improve with rest, recurring digestive issues like abdominal pain or diarrhea, skin rashes or lesions that won't heal, or unexplained fever and night sweats. Testing is also important if you have a family history of autoimmune diseases, notice swelling in your joints or extremities, or experience symptoms that worsen over time despite home care. Early detection through blood work helps identify inflammatory markers before serious organ damage occurs.
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What this means
Your ferritin levels are below the optimal range, indicating depleted iron stores in your body. This can explain persistent fatigue, weakness, difficulty concentrating, and may lead to anemia if not addressed. Low ferritin is especially common in women with heavy periods, athletes, and those following plant-based diets.
Recommended actions
Increase iron-rich foods like red meat, poultry, beans, lentils, and dark leafy greens
Pair iron sources with vitamin C foods (citrus, bell peppers) to boost absorption
Consider an iron supplement after consulting with your doctor about appropriate dosage
Retest ferritin in 2-3 months to monitor improvement and adjust your approach
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