Medicues Symptoms

High blood iron

· High blood iron is from an iron overload state
· High blood iron can lead to cirrhosis, arthritis, diabetes, heart damage, and testicular or ovarian damage.
· High blood iron is usually the result of the genetic disorder Hemochromatosis
· High blood iron can also result from
Alcoholic cirrhosis
Chronic hemolytic anemias
Chronic liver disease
Excessive blood transfusions
Excessive dietary iron
Hepatitis C
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Porphyria cutanea tarda
Thalassemia

Important Notice

This document is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice. Do not use this information to diagnose or develop a treatment plan for a health problem or disease without consulting your physician.

Updated March 1st 2009

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