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Most cases are asymptomatic, about one percent of acute attacks can be fatal. Other symptoms may be temporarily or permanently disfiguring. Dangers around pregnancy are less than was once thought.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoWith early detection and treatment, the prognosis is usually good. All potential symptoms are prevented if iron levels are kept within the normal range,
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What else is hemochromatosis known as?
Hemochromatosis is also known as iron overload, bronze diabetes, hereditary hemochromatosis and familial hemochromatosis.
What is the origin of the word hemochromatosis?
Hemochromatosis is Latin-based.
The genetic disorder in which the intestines absorb too much iron is known as?
Hemochromatosis
What are the nursing diagnosis for hemochromatosis?
Hemochromatosis is too much iron in the body. It is also called iron overload.
What is another medical term for hemochromatosis?
Hemosiderosis is a close term to hemochromatosis. Iron overload is another name.
Can you donate blood if you have hemochromatosis?
Yes
What is the Celtic curse?
Hereditary hemochromatosis
What are the causes of hemochromatosis?
you're born with it
What if your ferritin is high?
you may have hereditry hemochromatosis
Did JFK have hemochromatosis?
JFK had Addison's disease.
What is the prediction of a disease's outcome?
Prognosis Pro = prior or before Gnosis = knowledge
How much blood is taken for hemochromatosis treatment?
Phlebotomy for treatment of hemochromatosis typically involves removing a unit of blood--250 mg of iron--once a week.
