What is Hemochromatosis

Haemochromatosis, also spelled hemochromatosis, is a hereditary disease characterized by improper processing by the body of dietary iron which causes iron to ac...

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I was told at one time my iron was very low and my doctor was almost positive i had hemo...well then she checked my iron again and it was fine. If i had hemochromtosis (sp) would my iron still have been low?? Is there still a chance i could have it?? I swear the symptoms fit me!
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Reply #1 - 02/16/08  6:24pm
" the best way to find out if you have it is to have a DNA test. Symptoms are soooo varied that the only thing we really have in common is that we never know what we're going to get next. "
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