Table 1: Causes of raised serum ferritin without iron overload [19].

Recent illness

Check for acute infection.

Chronic alcohol intake

Check alcohol excess.

Chronic liver disease, cirrhosis

Check for Abnormal liver function. Check liver by US.

Viral hepatitis

Serology for hepatitis B and C.

Acute or chronic inflammatory conditions

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate or C reactive protein, or both.

Metabolic syndrome (obesity, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension)

Check body mass index, blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid studies.

Renal failure

Check renal function.

Malignancy

Check for weight loss, anorexia.

Do Imaging as appropriate.