Hereditary hemochromatosis is an inherited iron overload disorder caused by inappropriately low hepcidin secretion leading to increased duodenal absorption of dietary iron, most commonly in C282Y ...

Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic condition that causes the body to absorb too much iron from food. This can lead to symptoms such as tiredness, weakness, joint pain, and changes in skin color.

With primary hemochromatosis, you absorb excessive amounts of iron from your food, and the iron builds ... This can be an ...

A paradox of genetic hemochromatosis ... low clinical suspicion of cirrhosis based on history, physical examination, and liver biochemistry. Prior to the availability of genetic testing, hepatic ...