This iron overload can lead to serious health consequences, most notably cirrhosis of the liver.
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∙ 13y agoHemochromatosis is also known as iron overload, bronze diabetes, hereditary hemochromatosis and familial hemochromatosis.
Hemochromatosis is Latin-based.
Hemochromatosis
High iron in the blood is most commonly caused by hemochromatosis, a common genetic disorder.
Hemosiderosis is a close term to hemochromatosis. Iron overload is another name.
Hemochromatosis is too much iron in the body. It is also called iron overload.
High ferritin levels could be a sign of iron overload or conditions like hemochromatosis, liver disease, inflammatory disorders, or certain cancers. It's important to consult a healthcare provider for further evaluation and to determine the underlying cause for high ferritin levels. Treatment will depend on the underlying cause.
This is believed to have been the cause to Beethoven's death, but it has not been proven yet. Steve McQueen is also belived to have had this genetic disorder.
Yes
you're born with it
Hereditary hemochromatosis
JFK had Addison's disease.