Question 1

is hemochromatosis reversible through phlebotomy or must a patient undergo phlebotomy on a regular basis for the rest of his life? does phlebotomy eventually ease the symptom so that this treatment may stop?

Accepted Answer

For Life: The disease is not curable with phlebotomy.  However, it can be treatable.  Phlebotomy is performed until a ferritin level of 50 is achieved and this should be maintained for life.

Question 2

could i go into the army with hemochromatosis?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Thanks for your wanting to serve. Hemochromatosis is very common, and it is extremely easy to manage with phlebotomy. I'm hoping that it was diagosed and treatment begun in time and that your liver wasn't ruined. I hope you enjoy your time in the service and keep your illness under control.

Question 3

what are some of the symptoms of hemochromatosis?

Accepted Answer

A few: Lack of energy, abdominal pain, memory fog, loss of sex drive, heart flutters, irregular heart beat. When symptoms are associated with hemochromatosis, these usually begin in men in their late 20’s to early 30’s. In women, symptoms usually start about 10-15 years after they stop having a period due to menopause, birth control pills or hysterectomy.

Question 4

could you explain what is hemochromatosis illness?

Accepted Answer

Iron overload: This is a genetic tendency to absorb iron too readily through the gut, overloading and damaging the organs. Of all the common, deadly diseases that disable and kill young adults, this is by far the easiest to manage by removing blood and thus iron. Consider yourself fortunate. Secondary hemochromatosis is due to repeated transfusions and is more difficult to care for. Glad you're diagnosed.

Question 5

hemochromatosis.    how do you get hemochromatosis?

Accepted Answer

Inherited: Inherited disorder of any one of a number of genes that are involved in iron transport and storage.  The vast majority of hemochromatosis is type ! a point mutation  in the hfe gene, (c282y) on the short arm of chromosome 6.

Question 6

is hemochromatosis considered dominant or considered recessive?

Accepted Answer

Recessive (sort of): The common genetic defect in the hfe gene for phenotypic hemochromatosis is the c282y/c282y homozygous. However other defects other than c282y can lead to hemochromatosis. C282y heterozgyotes with hhc are though to posses another unclassified defect.

Question 7

can hemochromatosis kill you?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hemochromatosis  is iron storage disease or iron overload.. If not treated, it will  damage body organs like
The heart, liver , pancreas. It can give rise to cirrhosis ,
Diabetes, cardiomyopathy and arthritis . Primary hemochromatosis is hereditary  hence family have to be checked. Treatment is phlebotomy.

Question 8

is the blood dark in hemochromatosis?

Accepted Answer

No: The color is normal.  Brown blood usually means methemoglobin.

Question 9

does stress make hemochromatosis worse?

Accepted Answer

No: Stress is not known to be a factor that can worsen hemochromatosis.

Question 10

are hemochromatosis and diabetes linked?

Accepted Answer

Very much so: Untreated hemochromatosis ("bronze diabetes") will often cause diabetes that will self-cure when the hemochromatosis is treated.

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