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
Symptoms of elbow arthritis vary and can include: 1  Pain. In the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis, pain may be primarily on the outer side of the joint. Pain generally gets worse as you turn (rotate) your forearm. The pain of osteoarthritis may get worse as you extend your arm.