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Haemochromatosis
Follow the links below to find information about haemochromatosis or iron overload.
Reviewed December 2011
4 Resources Found
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| Title: | Testing for HFE-related haemochromatosis |
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| Publisher: | Australian Prescriber |
| Description: | HFE-haemochromatosis is a genetic disorder resulting from mutations of the HFE gene. It primarily affects people of Northern European descent. Clinical manifestations result from the progressive deposition of iron into various organs including the liver. |
| Date: | Jun 2011 |
| Title: | Haemochromatosis |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Haemochromatosis (iron overload disorder) causes the body to absorb more iron than usual from food. Haemochromatosis is one of the most common hereditary diseases. Excessive iron can cause damage to organs such as the liver, heart and pancreas. Possible early symptoms include weakness and lethargy, weight loss, joint pain in the fingers, liver complaints, impotence and low sex drive, irregular menstrual periods or early menopause, loss of body hair and skin darkening. |
| Date: | Mar 2011 |
| Title: | Haemochromatosis - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Haemochromatosis is a condition in which the body takes in too much iron. |
| Date: | Sep 2009 |
| Title: | Hereditary haemochromatosis (HH) |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of hereditary haemochromatosis by professional health specialists. |
| Date: | Feb 2008 |
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