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I have hemachromatosis it was untreated for 3 or more years my liver test was high and they are sending me to a cancer center could i have liver probl?

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Yes: Hemochromatosis can lead to liver failure or cancer.

Dr Levitt agreed

Answered 2/2/2013

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Hemochromatosis: Iron can be toxic to many organs including liver. Commonly treated with phlebotomy (blood removal) goal create iron deficiency and ultimately remove iron from body. Frequently done via hematology.

Dr Wang agreed

Answered 8/14/2020

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A member asked:

Hemochromatosis is always hereditary or congenital? I have cirrhosis in the liver and moderate iron accumulation, which one caused the other one?

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A member asked:

If I have the double gene mutation (homozygous) for hemochromatosis but am not clinically iron overloaded (have high iron levels on lab results) at this time, can I develop iron overload later, such as in 2, 5, or 10 or more years later?

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A member asked:

Is it normal to have minimal plaque in both coronaries and aorta in the heart at 54 years old?My cholesterol is 170 triglycerides 53. I walk 30 minutes a day every day. Stress test normal. Whats going on? I do have hereditary hemachromatosis.

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A member asked:

What can cause a blood test to show high levels of ferritin, aside from hemochromatosis?

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A member asked:

Annual blood test shows high iron at 204. Had this once 4 yrs ago.I take vitamins but they dont seem to have iron.Should I check for hemochromatosis?

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