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
Cubital tunnel syndrome can cause an aching pain on the inside of the elbow. Most of the symptoms, however, occur in your hand. 1  Numbness and tingling in the ring finger and little finger are common symptoms of ulnar nerve entrapment. 2  Often, these symptoms come and go. 3  They happen more often when the elbow is bent, such as when driving or holding the phone.