Diagnosis and testing for hemochromatosis
Hemochromatosis Arthropathy Hemochromatosis hurts. Nearly all individuals with high iron will experience some degree of joint, muscle, or body pain at some point if their levels aren’t well controlled. In fact, this was my first clue when I first suspected I might have iron overload. I began to have knee pain without any injuries or […]
https://youtu.be/ZgBMTnPHkiY See if this sounds familiar. Some people find out they have hemochromatosis in a nice, neat way. Their doctor runs an iron panel, then a genetic test, and a clear-cut diagnosis emerges. They are given clear instructions and an easy-to-follow treatment plan, and they move on with their lives. But if that’s not your
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Ferritin Level May Predict Progression in Alzheimer’s An article published January 17, 2017 on the medical website Medscape caught my attention regarding the potential consequences of prolonged iron overload. The article referenced a study entitled, “Association of Cerebrospinal Fluid Ferritin Level With Preclinical Cognitive Decline in APOE-ε4 Carriers“. While the article did not refer to
Benefits of Lab Testing in Hemochromatosis Awareness is essential for iron overload. Hundreds of thousands of people carry the genetics associated with hereditary hemochromatosis, yet many have no idea. Some estimates show 1 in 9 people of Northern European descent is a carrier of the genetic mutation that can cause this disease. Entire families may
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