Hemochromatosis is a condition of abnormal iron metabolism that permits absorption of too much iron into the body's tissues. This iron overload can progress to organ failure and death if left untreated. However, if the diagnosis is caught early (prior to liver cirrhosis), the survival rate is...
Hemochromatosis: When your blood has too much iron 来自 EBSCO 喜欢 0 阅读量: 16 摘要: Presents answers to questions concerning hemochromatosis. Symptoms of the illness; Diagnostic procedures; Treatment options; Dietary restrictions for people with the disease; Serious nature of the disease. 年份: ...
While the risk of cancer from too much iron is uncertain except in people with hemochromatosis, the known links between high levels of red meat consumption and cancers of the colon and prostate are highly suggestive of an increased risk associated with excessive consumption of heme iron. As for...
The article discusses hemochromatosis, its prevalence, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. The author explains that hemochromatosis is a generic term applied to the clinical expression of excess iron storage. It is classically associated with tissue damage. The role of the gene hemochromatosis (...
Too much iron may be harmful - hemochromatosis
Too Much IronThe article presents information on the disorder called hemochromatosis where the sufferers absorb more of the iron in their diet causing an iron buildup in the body.American Fitness
Too Much Iron.The article presents information on the disorder called hemochromatosis where the sufferers absorb more of the iron in their diet causing an iron buildup in the body.EBSCO_AspAmerican Fitness
Discusses the danger of extensive iron stores accumulated by aging people. Effect of lack of iron; Age by which the average American man has accumulated enough iron; Statistics on Americans with hemochromatosis; Two ...
Discusses the consequences of iron overload for persons with hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) as shown in the case of Roberta Crawford. Risks in the misdiagnosis of the cause of anemia as low iron; HH symptoms; Testing blood levels for possible HH. INSET: Give iron some respect..Matson...