My 1 year old grandaughter has an iron level of 17. She is breastfed and we only give her bottle water as we have well water and do not want to her to have that. Our water and her parents water was tested and turned out fine. But her levels are still rising
Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. The iron level in the water has nothing to do with the blood iron level. Iron is an element that is contained in hemoglobin which makes our blood-red. As the hemoglobin is metabolized, this iron is recycled, and it may show up in the blood. I cannot comment anything with the iron level alone. I need to know the hemoglobin level, cell morphology and counts, reticulocyte count and other parameters to be able to say whether she is suffering from a hemolytic condition where the blood is broken down at a higher rate and so the blood iron level becomes high. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. Please post a direct question with the reports and mentioning the situation in further detail and I would try to help further. Wish your kid good health.