Hemochromatosis is also known as iron overload, bronze diabetes, hereditary hemochromatosis and familial hemochromatosis.
Hemochromatosis is Latin-based.
Hemochromatosis
Hemochromatosis is too much iron in the body. It is also called iron overload.
Hemosiderosis is a close term to hemochromatosis. Iron overload is another name.
Hereditary hemochromatosis
you're born with it
Yes
JFK had Addison's disease.
A lavender-top tube is typically used for testing iron levels in patients with hemochromatosis. Additionally, a green-top tube may also be used for general chemistry testing to monitor liver function and other parameters affected by hemochromatosis.
Phlebotomy for treatment of hemochromatosis typically involves removing a unit of blood--250 mg of iron--once a week.
Hemochromatosis