Inflammation of the teeth usually does not cause an increase in ferritin or the increase is small. Significant increases in ferritin are usually seen in severe infections or liver disease.
Inflammation of the teeth does not usually cause an increase in ferritin. Inflammation of the teeth is usually caused by the presence of a bacterial infection in the mouth, a wisdom tooth growth or swollen gums, and may also be caused by nerve damage. Inflammation of the teeth does not usually cause an increase in ferritin. Dental inflammation caused by fungal or bacterial infections may cause only a slight, but not significant, increase in ferritin.
Typical increases in ferritin are seen with severe inflammation or infection in the body, and may also be caused by liver disease. Severe inflammation or fungal-bacterial infections can lead to an increase in ferritin synthesis in the body, which can cause elevated ferritin. Liver disease can also affect ferritin levels and affect the health of the blood system, resulting in a more pronounced increase in ferritin levels.
It is recommended that the cause of an abnormally high ferritin count be determined in a hospital.