HEMOCHROMATOSIS

Hereditary hemochromatosis causes the body to absorb too much iron from the intake food. Excess iron is stored in organs, especially liver, heart and pancreas. Too much iron can lead to life-threatening conditions, such as liver disease, heart problems and diabetes.

The genes that cause hemochromatosis are inherited, but only a minority of people who have the genes ever develop serious problems. Signs and symptoms of hereditary hemochromatosis usually appear in midlife.

SYMTOMS:

Some people with hereditary hemochromatosis never show symptoms. Early signs and symptoms often include Joint pain, Abdominal pain, Fatigue, Weakness, Impotence, Heart failure, Liver failure, Bronze or grey skin colour, Memory fog etc.