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Looking for advice..hemochromatosis
Digestive Health | Last Active: Oct 23 6:45pm | Replies (34)Comment receiving replies
Hi,
I have just been through a full health check and the only negative that came back was that I have high iron levels in my blood - 900+ which is affecting my liver and other organs. Test results showed that it is not hereditary disease so doctor thinks it is just diet. I need to go see a specialist dietician but can't get in for a few weeks, My only query with this that I have been trying to lose weight for the last 6 months so have been eating quite a well balanced and healthy diet, and would eat red meat / high iron foods less than 3 times per week. Has anyone else in the group had similar?
Thanks
Ian
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Hi @ianw,
You may also wish to view this discussion in the Digestive Health group:
"Looking for advice..hemochromatosis” https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/looking-for-advice-i-am-37-years-old-for-the-last-two-years/
Hemochromatosis is an iron overload disorder in which a person absorbs too much iron from the food and drink they consume. Left untreated, it can damage various organs in the body. The skin takes on a bronze color. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hemochromatosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351443
May I ask whether your iron levels have come down? Do you notice any symptoms associated with the high iron level?
When you mentioned 900+ what units are you referring to?
Donate blood like double red blood cells.
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Ianw hi I found your story interesting as my brother had alot of iron in his system The Dr.told him to give blood when blood bank came around its called hyperchrometosis did your Dr ever mention it?