Hereditary hemochromatosis is an inherited iron overload disorder caused by inappropriately low hepcidin secretion leading to increased duodenal absorption of dietary iron, most commonly in C282Y ...

In females by age 80, those with both genetic variants had higher levels of liver disease (8.9% vs. 6.8%), joint replacements ...

Although hemochromatosis is often classified as a liver disease, it should be emphasized that it is a systemic genetic disease with multisystem involvement. The liver has, however, been central ...

After a genetic test, Alex Swanson learned he has hereditary hemochromatosis, a condition causing iron overload that can lead ...

Then in December, she underwent genetic testing and met with a hematologist, finding out she has hemochromatosis. "Essentially, my body and blood have an extremely high and dangerous amount of ...

When I was diagnosed with hemochromatosis, my doctor explained that a ferritin level of 380 ng/mL was too high. I am a male and would like to know if I need to continue getting phlebotomies. After ...

I was diagnosed with Hemochromatosis in 1979. But my story pales in comparison to the many folks I have met on the Net who have been diagnosed with iron overloading from genetic Hemochromatosis.

Then in December, she underwent genetic testing and met with a hematologist, finding out she has hemochromatosis. "Essentially, my body and blood have an extremely high and dangerous amount of iron in ...

Please let me know if this sounds reasonable. — J.D. Answer: Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) is caused by excess absorption of iron. The body can normally regulate how much iron to absorb ...