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Hematochromatosis

Hematochromatosis: Introduction

Hematochromatosis: Hemochromatosis is the abnormal accumulation of iron in parenchymal organs, leading to organ toxicity. It is the most common inherited liver disease in whites and the most common autosomal recessive genetic disorder. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Hematochromatosis is available below.

Symptoms of Hematochromatosis

• Severe fatigue
• Impotence
• Arthralgia
• Skin pigmentation
• Bronze diabetes
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Treatments for Hematochromatosis

• Phlebotomy to rid the body of excess iron and to maintain normal iron stores
• Iron supplements should be avoided
• Patients should limit alcohol consumption and should not eat raw oysters
• Liver transplantation
• Early diagnosis and treatment are important as life expectancy is normal if the condition is treated before complications develop
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Hematochromatosis?

• Failure to diagnose Hematochromatosis
• Hidden causes of Hematochromatosis (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Hematochromatosis

Hematochromatosis: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Hematochromatosis:

• Liver cirrhosis
• Hepatocellular carcinoma
• Congestive heart failure
• Cardiac arrhythmias
• Diabetes mellitus
• Hypogonadism
• Arthropathy
• more complications...»

Causes of Hematochromatosis

• C282Y homozygotes and, possibly, C282Y/H63D compound heterozygotes, appear to be at risk for clinical iron overload
• Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder inherited as an autosomal recessive trait
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More information about causes of Hematochromatosis:

• Underlying causes of Hematochromatosis
• Hematochromatosis as a symptom

Prognosis for Hematochromatosis

Prognosis for Hematochromatosis: The most important prognostic factor at the time of diagnosis is the presence or absence of hepatic fibrosis or cirrhosis. Patients without significant hepatic fibrosis may be expected to have a normal life expectancy with phlebotomy therapy. Early diagnosis and therapeutic phlebotomy to maintain low normal body stores can prevent all known complications of hemochromatosis.

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Hematochromatosis: Broader Related Topics

• Metabolic conditions
• more types...»

Types of Hematochromatosis

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