Iron overload (hemochromatosis)

Isn't the diagnosis for hemochromatosis based on irish hemochromatosis? Other races like far east have different gene for iron overload

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?

I have been diagnosed with hereditary hemochromatosis. I have had 8 phlebotomies and my iron level is still raising. Why?

I have hemochromatosis but my iron levels are Ferritin 8 Iron 7 Transferrin 2.1 Transferrin Sat 13?

Every time my son donates blood they tell him his iron is too high . This time it was 51. My uncle has hemochromatosis , should I be concerned .

Iron serum was 167 (high), UBIC was 109 (low), & Iron Saturation was 61% (high)... Is this hemochromatosis?

I have been doing phlebotomy for hemochromatosis. i got my ferritin down to 50 then it went back up to 300! why?! do not drink low iron diet

Checked iron levels one doc said he thought saturation was on higher side (45%) an mentioned hemochromatosis but another doc said it was ok. Thoughts?

Hi.I have been diagnosed with high iron level (244)and high saturation (79%)but normal ferritin (137)and no hereditary hemochromatosis. What do I have?

I have Hereditary Hemochromatosis. The nurse draws my iron labs, right after she removes a pint of blood. Shouldnt they be drawn before blood removal? Wouldnt my labs be lower after a pint is removed? Im worried Im not getting accurate labs?

I have high iron levels (not hemochromatosis), can I take spirulina supplement? as it says it has 30x the iron of spinach.

Is it true that hemochromatosis patients have eyebrows that look empty towards the ends? (source: iron disorders institute)

My serum iron was elevated at 241, however my ferritin, TIBC, and transferrin count were in the normal reference ranges. Is this hemochromatosis?

After phlebotomies for hereditary hemochromatosis ferritin is 3, sat is 14%, but iron 40 - is this id anemia?

Total iron binding capacity is high. Transferrin is high.Iron serum normal. Hemoglobin count low 12 any significance.Is it hemochromatosis?

If a person eats meat every day, about 8-10 oz of steak, but takes no iron supplements, could he end up with hemosiderosis or hemochromatosis?

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

I have hemochromatosis h63d, ferritin levels474 all iron teats show normal. Can i still take my buffer vit. C?Also aat level is at 70 any suggestions?

Should people with hemochromatosis avoid alcohol? I hear that alcohol can increase iron absorption.

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?