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Hemochromatosis is a common blood disorder that is easy to treat, but low on the list of suspected diseases when patients have vague symptoms. Characterized by iron overload in the blood, it could be the culprit for such otherwise unexplained symptoms as fatigue, joint pain, and infertility issues.  Over time, the toxic effects of the excess iron can lead to damaging diseases like diabetes, congestive heart failure, and endocrine system problems.

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General Information

  • Hemochromatosis Adam Article
  • Iron Overload and Hemochromatosis (CDC)
  • Physicians Raise Awareness of Common but Unrecognized Disease - Video OSU Article
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    • The Body

  • Hemochromatosis OSU Article
  • Hemochromatosis: Your Genes, Your Health - Multimedia (Dolan DNA Learning Center)
  • HFE Gene Mutations (Centers for Disease Control)
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  • Diabetes Adam Article
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  • Hemochromatosis: Disease Management MedlinePlus
  • Hemochromatosis: Treatment MedlinePlus

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  • Hemochromatosis: Prevention/Screening MedlinePlus

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