Hi, My boyfriend had been having pains on the middle area and now it shifted to the right side. (higher then the appendix). It comes and goes, but sometimes it comes at night and wakes him up and does a very strong pain. It really hurts he says. Around the liver area.. and he has been having a loss of appetite as well as a loss in muscle strength, as a sort of numbness in both his legs and started yesterday in his arms. He has already lost almost 10lbs. And has done Blood tests, (all came back fine, except Feretine that was high), and he did an ultra sound that came back alright as well. No swealing anywhere in the body was detected.The doctor recommended he go see and gastroentorologist, to do an colonoscopy and a EMG (for muscle loss). so we are waiting to do that.What should we do next? Please help...TaniaEmail me at  YYYY@YYYY
Hello, thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. Forums there is increased level of ferritin in the blood so we have to consider on this point. Ferritin concentrations increases in many conditions as, Infection (chronic diseases)Stress or anoxia Anemia due to any chronic diseasesHigh in any inflammatory conditionAnorexia nervosaMalnourishment One thing is sure as there is numbness and progressively increasing, so please get in blood examination again to find out any other chronic diseases (infectious). Once again remember that ANXIETY is one more cause, anxiety may be due to any reason. So please consult with your boyfriend if any anxiety. Good luck