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Iron overload (hemochromatosis)
A condition of excess iron that can lead to liver cirrhosis, diabetes, and heart failure. Usually a hereditary condition of excessive absorption of iron, it can also be caused by repeated blood transfusions.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
42 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A 22-year old asked:
How serious is iron overload, hemochromatosis?
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A 21-year old asked:
Who is affected by iron overload/hemochromatosis?
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A 21-year old asked:
What are the symptoms of iron overload, hemochromatosis?
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A 22-year old asked:
How is a diagnosis for iron overload/hemochromatosis confirmed?
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A 21-year old asked:
What iron levels are considered "suspicious" for iron overload/hemochromatosis?
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A 21-year old asked:
How can I know if I have iron overload/hemochromatosis? What tests should be performed? I hear that there is a DNA genetic test kit for hemochromatosis, is that true?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Does hemochromatosis ever cause compensatory hyperventilation? does this signal that heart damage from iron overload is already done?
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A 21-year old asked:
If I have the double gene mutation (homozygous) for hemochromatosis but am not clinically iron overloaded (have high iron levels on lab results) at this time, can I develop iron overload later, such as in 2, 5, or 10 or more years later?
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A 48-year old female asked:
I have been diagnosed with hereditary hemochromatosis. I have had 8 phlebotomies and my iron level is still raising. Why?
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A male asked:
Does iron build up in hemochromatosis impact the lungs?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Does iron build up in hemochromatosis impact the lungs? test
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A 30-year old female asked:
Can u have hemochromatosis if your blood tests show high iron and tsat levels in 2 out of 4 tests over 3 years - t'ferrin & ferritin levels are normal?
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A 39-year old female asked:
My brother has Hemochromatosis. My Ferritin level is 169, Iron is 243, TIBC is 379, Iron Saturation 64. I'm 39 and still menstruating. Do I have hemochromatosis?
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A 42-year old female asked:
After phlebotomies for hereditary hemochromatosis ferritin is 3, sat is 14%, but iron 40 - is this ID anemia?
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A 34-year old male asked:
total iron binding capacity is high. Transferrin is high.Iron serum normal. Hemoglobin count low 12 any significance.is it hemochromatosis?
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A 37-year old female asked:
If a person eats meat every day, about 8-10 oz of steak, but takes no iron supplements, could he end up with hemosiderosis or hemochromatosis?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Being predisposed to hemochromatosis, Is it okay to take iron supplements for incredible fatigue possibly due to anemia?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Can untreated hemochromatosis cause bipolar due to iron crossing blood brain barrier?
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A 44-year old female asked:
High sugar 6.9 at gtt bloodsindicate high iron in liver no hepatitis or haemachromatosis u/s shows enlarged fatty liver. Should I be concerned?
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A 40-year old male asked:
My alt is 67 and my Ferrin serum is 367 doctor thinks i have hemacromatosis all other iron test were normal? My test were normal a year ago also.
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A 49-year old female asked:
I want to get answers as to how i went from hemachromatosis to iron difiency anemia?
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A 44-year old female asked:
Since breastfeeding requires more iron in the mother's body, could you still get symptoms of hemacromatosis while breastfeeding?
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A 44-year old female asked:
Low folic acid &high iron Sat per me. Have 1 mutation for hemachromatosis.Petichiae on arms. Any suggestions 're what to ask doctor about?
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A 22-year old asked:
Why do people develop hemochromatosis?
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A 45-year old asked:
Which is the impact of hemochromatosis on the individual, family and society?
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A 44-year old asked:
How do doctors test for hemochromatosis?
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A 46-year old asked:
I have hemochromatosis - can I donate blood?
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A 44-year old asked:
Will ironing my clothes too often cause me to have hemochromatosis?
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A 43-year old asked:
Hemochromatosis! i'm getting a blood test! Can you tell me about it?
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A 36-year old asked:
Should I be concerned if my father has niemann pick's disease type c and also hemochromatosis.?
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