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
The most common symptom is pain and tenderness on the outside of your elbow and in the muscles of your forearm. Your symptoms may develop gradually over time and you may not be able to link them to any particular event or injury.t develops when you overuse the wrist tendon attached to the inside of your elbow. Golfer's elbow is less common than tennis elbow. It can be caused by sports that involve gripping or throwing, repetitive elbow movements (such as DIY or computer use), and vibrating tools.