I am a male aged 51. I recently had some blood work done in advance of a routine colonoscopy. When I showed up for my appointment my doctor discussed the results with me, noting that my ferritin level was 1112 ng/ml, while my other iron tests were normal ie iron - 94, TIBC - 267, % saturation - 35 and UIBC - 173.

I also had a complete blood count with diff-plt done and all results were within the normal range. He asked me to have the test repeated, but the result came back high the second time. He has now asked the lab to test c-reactive protein. My colonoscopy resulted in the removal of three polyps (tests have since proven negative with these) and a diagnosis of diverticulosis.

I am anxious now as to the cause of the extremely high ferritin level. I have one theory, and that is metabolic syndrome. I am on Lisinopril-HCTZ for high blood pressure. My cholesterol results have never been good, with LDL bad and HDL not great. Triglycerides are unknown. I have abdominal fat that I have never been able to get rid of in many years, despite trying. I am not fat anywhere else apart from a bloated abdomen.

My work involves long hours, stress, a lot of traveling and eating in restaurants and I do not sleep well. My relationship with my girlfriend is not good and I may have to move out soon. Taken together, I am not surprised that my health is suffering. Any thoughts?