Hemochromatosis

Hemochromatosis is a relatively common genetic disorder which causes arthritis, abdominal pain, and various organ diseases, especially in the liver. The disease is caused by one missing letter of genetic code which stops the creation of the protein HFE and makes the body absorb too much iron. This iron builds up in the body and causes damage to the liver and other vital organs. The gene that corresponds to Hemochromatosis must be inherited from both parents in order to exhibit significant problems. Due to this requirement, only about 1 in 200-400 people inherit Hemochromatosis. However, among Celts, the incidence is as high as 1 in 4.

It is actually quite an easy problem to detect, as simple screening can reveal the large amounts off iron in the blood. It can be stabilized by going to blood donation sessions.

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