Archive | 2021
A Genetic Intact: High Iron Content in Blood Causes Hereditary Hemochromatosis
Abstract
Hereditary Hemochromatosis is diseases caused due to abnormality in genes. Hereditary Hemochromatosis is caused by mutation of genes which are passed from parents to children. Hereditary Hemochromatosis causes the body to absorb more amount of Iron from Food we eat. Funny fact is high levels of iron in red blood cells (higher than usual) will also cause abnormality in human body. The excess iron absorbed in the body will be stored in organs Liver, heart and pancreas. Thus, excess iron stored in body organs result in Liver diseases, Heart problems and diabetes. Patient diagnosed with HH are of 45-60 years of age. Patients diagnosed with Hereditary Hemochromatosis are mostly of male ratio than female because female menstrual cycle effectively loss irons through blood loss.