Question 1

which dr sees hemochromatosis?

Accepted Answer

Any: Any competent primary care physician can diagnose and arrange for treatment hemochromatosis. You may get sent to the gastroenterologist, cardiologist, endocrinologist and geneticist. The key is that if this is common hemochromatosis, you have the serious disease out of all of them that's easiest to manage effectively.

Question 2

can i get cure with hemochromatosis?

Accepted Answer

No: But mainstay of treatment is therapeutic phlebotomy.

Question 3

why do people develop hemochromatosis?

Accepted Answer

It's in the genes: In hereditary (= inherited from parents) hemochromatosis, too much iron is absorbed by the gut & deposits in tissues. Liver, heart, other damage can result. It is autosomal recessive: both parents must carry the gene & not all offspring will be affected. Secondary (= due to other causes) hemochromatosis can occur with certain types of hemolytic anemia (red blood cells bursting, releasing iron).

Question 4

do a lot of people get hemochromatosis?

Accepted Answer

It's relatively rare: Hemochromatosis is a disorder where a person has too much iron in the blood.  This can cause significant problems as iron will deposit in areas like the hear and liver.  While it is typically rare, it can be seen if someone takes too much iron supplement.  Generally, men should not take iron if they are otherwise healthy.   Women, on the other hand, are usually ok provided they are still mentruati.

Question 5

what is the impact of hemochromatosis on you?

Accepted Answer

Death if untreated: Thankfully, if it's picked up early, you're spared decades of ill-health and ultimately death from involvement of the heart, liver, and/or endocrine pancreas. Of all the really nasty common diseases, hemochromatosis is the easiest to treat, by blood-bank-style donations.

Question 6

my friend has a hemochromatosis? what is that?

Accepted Answer

Excess iron: Some people have a hereditary condition leading to excessive iron accumulation in the body. Excess iron is toxic. It is easily treatable. See this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hemochromatosis/basics/definition/con-20023606

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Hemochromatosis

A member asked:

Which dr sees hemochromatosis?

A member asked:

Can i get cure with hemochromatosis?

A member asked:

Why do people develop hemochromatosis?

A member asked:

Do a lot of people get hemochromatosis?

A member asked:

What is the impact of hemochromatosis on you?

A member asked:

My friend has a hemochromatosis? what is that?

A member asked:

Could i go into the army with hemochromatosis?

A member asked:

What are some of the symptoms of hemochromatosis?

A member asked:

Could you explain what is hemochromatosis illness?

A member asked:

Hemochromatosis. how do you get hemochromatosis?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?