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
Most elbow pain results from overuse injuries. Many sports, hobbies and jobs require repetitive hand, wrist or arm movements. Elbow pain may occasionally be due to arthritis, but in general, your elbow joint is much less prone to wear-and-tear damage than are many other joints. Common causes of elbow pain include:1  Broken arm. 2  Bursitis. 3  Cubital tunnel syndrome, which occurs when the ulnar nerve on the inside of your elbow is irritated or injured.4  Dislocated elbow. 5  Dislocation. 6  Elbow fracture. 7  Golfer's elbow. 8  Ligament sprains and tears.lbow pain may occasionally be due to arthritis, but in general, your elbow joint is much less prone to wear-and-tear damage than are many other joints. Common causes of elbow pain include: 1  Broken arm.