Hemochromatosis
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What is hemochromatosis?
Primary hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder that is characterized by excessive iron accumulation that results in damage to tissues. It can lead to liver disorders, diabetes, and heart disease. Secondary hemochromatosis may be related to excess iron intake, anemia, alcoholism, and other disorders.
Common symptoms reported by people with hemochromatosis
Treatments taken by people for hemochromatosis
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Compare treatments taken by people with hemochromatosis
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Got a question about living with hemochromatosis? Members in the forum might have the answers.
Who has hemochromatosis on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 219 say hemochromatosis is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 10 | |
| 30s | 28 | |
| 40s | 21 | |
| 50s | 29 | |
| 60s | 35 | |
| 70+ | 66 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 18 | |
| 20-29 years | 4 | |
| 30-39 years | 6 | |
| 40-49 years | 4 | |
| 50-59 years | 3 | |
| 60-69 years | 3 | |
| 70+ years | 8 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 125 | |
| Female | 215 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 139 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 16 |