Learn about hemochromatosis
In This Article Hemochromatosis in Men One of the primary causes of high iron levels in men is the genetic condition of hemochromatosis. Also known as iron overload, this hereditary disorder causes the absorption of too much iron during digestion. Over time, iron levels can build up in the body and result in the development […]
How Do Women Experience the Symptoms of Hemochromatosis? In most health conditions, a woman’s experience may be different from a man. But what about in hemochromatosis? Do women even have the same symptoms as men? Why does it seem like more men are diagnosed than women? And what about younger women who are still having
Ferritin in Hemochromatosis Ferritin is often called the “storage” location for iron in the body. In someone without hemochromatosis, it is the second most common place where iron is found in the body (second only to hemoglobin) and provides a necessary role for providing a “savings account” for iron for times of famine or low-iron,
Hemochromatosis: Pregnancy and Fertility Many women do not learn that they have hemochromatosis until they are middle-aged, often after passing their childbearing years. As I discussed in my article about hemochromatosis in women, the average age a woman begins to develop symptoms of hemochromatosis is 50. However, as I also point out, this is not
Therapeutic phlebotomy is the cornerstone, front line, most important element of hemochromatosis treatment. In hemochromatosis, therapeutic phlebotomy is a procedure that removes blood from a person’s body with the specific goal of reducing iron overload. Therapeutic phlebotomy involves the same procedure as blood donation; the primary difference is how often we give blood. Phlebotomy (aka
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