Phlebotomy is a procedure that removes blood from the body. Regular phlebotomy treats people who have too much iron in their blood, such as with hemochromatosis, or who are producing too many red blood cells, such as with polycythemia.Removing blood regularly decreases iron levels in the body by reducing the number of iron-rich red blood cells.egular phlebotomy treats people who have too much iron in their blood, such as with hemochromatosis, or who are producing too many red blood cells, such as with polycythemia. Removing blood regularly decreases iron levels in the body by reducing the number of iron-rich red blood cells.
Symptoms of elbow arthritis vary and can include: 1  Pain. 2  Swelling. 3  Instability. 4  Lack of full movement. 5  Locking. 6  Stiffness. 7  Pain in both elbows. Having pain in both elbows or pain at the wrists or shoulders (or both) as well as pain in the elbows is a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. Diagnosis
Causes of Elbow Pain. Elbow pain is sometimes due to arthritis, but in general, most elbow pain results from overuse injuries. Sports or any activities and professions that require repetitive hand, wrist or arm movements are more prone to elbow injury.Common causes of elbow pain are bursitis, elbow strains, and arthritis.rthritis can cause pain, stiffness, swelling, and loss of motion in affected joints. The two most common forms of arthritis that generally affects the elbow are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.