Can too much iron affect your kidneys?

While iron therapy is a common treatment for such patients, new evidence suggests that iron is potentially toxic and its long-term consequences are unknown. Given that intravenous iron can damage normal kidneys, its potential toxicity might be even greater in kidneys affected by disease.

Is iron bad for kidney stones?

Conclusions: Zinc and iron intake was not associated with a risk of stones. Copper intake may be associated with a higher risk in some individuals. Higher total manganese intake was associated with a lower risk of stones but not with traditional 24-hour urinary composite markers of stone risk.

Can hemochromatosis affect the kidneys?

Hereditary hemochromatosis leads to the accumulation of iron in many organs including the liver, spleen and heart and results in injury and dysfunction of these organs. On the other hand, iron accumulation and functional impairment in kidney is extremely rare.

What supplements can cause kidney stones?

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) supplementation may cause kidney stones, especially in men. According to one 2013 study , men who took high doses of vitamin C supplements doubled their risk of forming a kidney stone.

What are the symptoms of high ferritin?

Symptoms of excess ferritin include:

• stomach pain.
• heart palpitations or chest pains.
• unexplained weakness.
• joint pain.
• unexplained fatigue.

Does tea cause kidney stones?

Summer is high season for drinking iced tea. However, a John Miller, Loyla University Medical Center urologist warns that iced tea can contribute to painful kidney stones because of its high concentration of oxalate, one of the key chemicals that lead to the formation of kidney stones.

What problems can haemochromatosis cause?

Complications of haemochromatosis liver problems – including scarring of the liver (cirrhosis) or liver cancer. diabetes – where the level of sugar in the blood becomes too high. arthritis – pain and swelling in the joints. heart failure – where the heart is unable to pump blood around the body properly.