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Hereditary Hemochromatosis

Hereditary Hemochromatosis: Introduction

Hereditary Hemochromatosis: Hereditary hemochromatosis is an inherited disorder that increases the amount of iron that the body absorbs from the gut. (Source: Genes and Disease by the National Center for Biotechnology) ... more about Hereditary Hemochromatosis.

Hereditary Hemochromatosis: A genetic disorder where too much iron is absorbed from food and it is stored in various parts of the body which can cause damage. There are 4 types of hemochromatosis and they are distinguished by age of onset, genetic cause and type of inheritance. Some sufferers may be asymptomatic. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Hereditary Hemochromatosis is available below.

Symptoms of Hereditary Hemochromatosis

• Fatigue
• Joint pain
• Abdominal pain
• Loss of sex drive
• Liver disease
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Treatments for Hereditary Hemochromatosis

• Early diagnosis and treatment are important as life expectancy is normal if the condition is treated before complications develop
• Phlebotomy (bloodletting) - initially 500ml per week until serum iron levels are normal and haemoglobin is <110g/L, then usually every 3-4 months depending on blood test results
• Normal diet, but avoiding large quantities of iron rich foods such as red meat and organs
• Avoid iron supplements
• Vitamin C intake in the diet should not be discouraged, but supplements should be avoided or limited to <500mg/day
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Home Diagnostic Testing

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Hereditary Hemochromatosis?

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Hereditary Hemochromatosis: Deaths

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Hereditary Hemochromatosis: Complications

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• Arthritis
• Diabetes
• Liver cirrhosis
• Liver failure
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Causes of Hereditary Hemochromatosis

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Less Common Symptoms of Hereditary Hemochromatosis

• Asymptomatic
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Hereditary Hemochromatosis: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Hereditary Hemochromatosis

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Hereditary Hemochromatosis: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Blood Health Specialists (Hematology):
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Hereditary Hemochromatosis

Medical research articles related to Hereditary Hemochromatosis include:

• Iron-overload-related disease in HFE hereditary hemochromatosis.
• Hereditary hemochromatosis: time for targeted screening.
• Genetic Tests for Non-Cancer Diseases/Conditions: A Horizon Scan
• Haemochromatosis
• Can patients be screened for carrier status of Heamochromatosis? I have a 40 year old woman with a first degree relative who has the condition. Her ferritin is low.
• Hereditary hemochromatosis screening: effect of mutation penetrance and prevalence on cost-effectiveness of testing algorithms
• What are the diagnostic thresholds for iron, transferrin measurement to rule out Haemachromatosis?
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Statistics for Hereditary Hemochromatosis

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Hereditary Hemochromatosis: Broader Related Topics

• Chronic Illness
• Hemochromatosis
• Genetic conditions
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Types of Hereditary Hemochromatosis

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Article Excerpts about Hereditary Hemochromatosis

Hereditary hemochromatosis is an inherited disorder that increases the amount of iron that the body absorbs from the gut. (Source: Genes and Disease by the National Center for Biotechnology)

Definitions of Hereditary Hemochromatosis:

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Hereditary Hemochromatosis as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet

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