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Elevated transferrin-iron sat. and serum ferritin test> dna test 1 c282y & 1 h63d how can pc dr say no hhe?
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Are you well?: Most folks with two mutations of the hereditary hemochromatosis gene do not get sick at all, even though many have high levels of ferritin and transferrin. Advanced cirrhosis, cardiac failure, skin pigment changes, or diabetes occur when the high iron levels damage these organs. Recently, american liver experts decided it would be best to limit the diagnosis only to individuals with organ damage.
Answered 12/9/2013
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