Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Hemochromatosis) that could possibly cause Hemochromatosis includes:
The following conditions have been cited in various sources as potentially causal risk factors related to Hemochromatosis:
Gender of Patients for Hemochromatosis: Men 5 times more likely, and men get it earlier...more »
To research the causes of Hemochromatosis, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Hemochromatosis:
Causes of Types of Hemochromatosis: Review the cause informationfor the various types of Hemochromatosis:
Causes of Broader Categories of Hemochromatosis: Review the causal information about the various more general categories of medical conditions:
Other conditions that might have Hemochromatosis as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Hemochromatosis. Our database lists the following as having Hemochromatosis as a complication of that condition:
Conditions listing Hemochromatosis as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Hemochromatosis. Our database lists the following as having Hemochromatosis as a symptom of that condition:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Hemochromatosis as a symptom.
This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances
may cause your symptoms.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
Read more about medication causes of Hemochromatosis
Causes: Hemochromatosis:
There are several causes of haemochromotosis. However, the most common is a genetic defect (hereditary hemochromatosis) that is inherited from family history and thus you have it at birth. However, family members won't necessarily have it themselves, but be silent "carriers" who have some of the genes. Some people end up with the right mixture of genes and get HHC. But some people who even have the right (i.e. wrong) mixture of genes, still don't get HHC.
Healthy people usually absorb about 10 percent of the iron contained in
the food they eat. People with hemochromatosis absorb about 20 percent.
The body has no natural way to rid itself of excess iron, so extra iron is
stored in body tissues, especially the liver, heart, and pancreas.
(Source: excerpt from Hemochromatosis: NIDDK)
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