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Hemochromatosis! i'm getting a blood test! can you tell me about it?
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Treatable defect: Hemaochromatosis results from a common genetic variant of an irom metabolism gene that results in excessive absorption and tissue deposition of iron that may lead to diabetes, cirrhosis, heart disease and bronzed skin etc. It can be treated with periodic blood draws to reduce body stores of iron.
Answered 5/25/2012
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Easy to treat: Of all the common, deadly diseases, it is by far the easiest to manage. It is genetic. You absorb iron too well. It will ruin your liver, heart and joints if not removed by blood donation.
Answered 8/8/2014
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