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Are you born with hemachromatosis or do you just develop it?
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Genetic: You are born with it. It is most common genetic defect inherited in caucasians. However not all the persons carrying the gene show symptoms.
Answered 4/12/2014
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Can also be acquired: While often genetic, there are acquired secondary forms due to iron overload such as some forms of anemia and thalasemmia.
Answered 12/10/2015
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