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Hemochromatosis AN IRON OVERLOAD DISEASE

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Sort Desciption: Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Iron overload What is iron overload? Iron overload is a serious chronic condition that ...

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You can live a healthy life, if you get treatment early Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Iron overload What is iron overload? Iron overload is a serious chronic condition that develops when the body absorbs too much iron over many years and excess iron builds up in organ tissues (for example, heart tissue and liver tissue). What causes iron overload? Iron overload usually occurs as a result of a gene mutation that causes the body to absorb more than a healthy amount of iron. Iron overload less often occurs as a complication of other blood disorders, chronic transfusion therapy, chronic hepatitis, or excessive iron ingestion. Is iron overload dangerous? Yes. Iron overload is dangerous because it can lead to hemochromatosis, a disease characterized by fatigue, weakness, joint pain, abdominal pain, or organ damage. It can eventually become a serious health problem. The key to preventing hemochromatosis is early diagnosis and treatment. How can I get tested for iron overload? Simple blood tests can measure the iron levels within your body. The tests are inexpensive and can be done at your doctors office. I have hemochromatosis, and so do my daughter, Ashleigh, and my son, Adam. We take this disease very seriously and follow our treatment regimen rigorously. Early treatment is so important to saving lives, improving the quality of life, and reducing health care costs. Eric G. 2 Hemochromatosis (he-mo-kro-ma-toe-sis) What is hemochromatosis? Hemochromatosis is the disease that occurs as a result of significant iron overload. It can have genetic or nongenetic causes. In the United States about one million people have the disease, usually because of a gene mutation. When the disease is genetic, it is called hereditary hemochromatosis. When do people with hemochromatosis begin to get sick? The ...

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