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  1. Also known as: iron overload
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    Symptoms & Reports
    If you are experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.

    The symptoms include:

    • Joint pain
    • Abdominal pain
    • Fatigue
    • Weakness
    • Diabetes
    • Loss of sexual drive
    • Impotence
    • Heart failure
    • liver failure


    Common symptoms and their severity as reported by people on Patientslikeme.

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    Causes

    • It is caused due to inheritance of defective gene.
    • Type I hemochromatosis is caused by defects (mutations) in the HFE gene which has many purposes, but an important role is to control the amount of iron that is absorbed from food.
    • There are several known mutations in the HFE gene, but presently testing for only three is available: C282Y, H63D, and S65C.
    • Disruption of the hormone hepcidin which is secreted by the liver and responsible to control the iron absorption would also lead to hemochromatosis.
    • Autoimmunity in a neonate can also be a cause of hemochromatosis in kids.
    • Multiple blood transfusion in people suffering with severe cases of anemia might also lead to hemochromatosis.

    Prevention

    • As this is a hereditary disorder, it cannot be prevented
    • Identifying early and treating can help avoid complications

    Complications

    If untreated for a prolonged period it may lead to

    Liver problems:

    • Cirrhosis – permanent scaring of the liver tissue

    Pancreas problems

    • Damage to the pancreases, which can lead to diabetes

    Heart problems

    • Excess iron in the heart affects its ability to circulate enough blood.
    • It can also cause abnormal heart rhythms

    Reproductive problems

    • Excess iron can cause erectile dysfunction

    Skin color changes

    • Excess iron can cause skin color change to brown or grey

    Source: Focus Medica . For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Learn more

    People also ask

    What if my transferrin saturation is too high?
    Transferrin saturation values greater than 45% are considered too high. Serum ferritin. This test measures the amount of iron stored in your liver. If the results of your serum transferrin saturation test are higher than usual, your health care provider may check your serum ferritin.
    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hemochromato…
    What does serum transferrin saturation mean?
    Serum transferrin saturation measures how much iron is bound to a protein called transferrin that carries iron in your blood. Any value above 45% is classified as too high. Serum ferritin measures how much iron is stored in your liver. Normal iron levels can vary by age, sex, and other individual factors.
    www.healthline.com/health/blood-tests-for-hemochromat…
    What is a transferrin saturation test?
    Some laboratories use a test called "total iron binding capacity" (TIBC), which essentially measures the same thing. The transferrin saturation (also called TSAT) measures the amount of iron bound to transferrin, which increases as the body's iron stores increase. This test is the most sensitive for detecting early hemochromatosis.
    www.uptodate.com/contents/hereditary-hemochromatosi…
    What does a high transferrin saturation percentage mean?
    A high percentage of transferrin saturation may be a sign of hemochromatosis, a hereditary disease that is related to iron accumulation in some organs and tissues. The transferrin saturation percentage is very high and you should visit your doctor to know the reason. The first suspect should be hemochromatosis.
    www.mrlabtest.com/high-transferrin-saturation-blood.htm
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