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Hemochromatosis : Prevention

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Screening family members of a person diagnosed with hemochromatosis may detect the disease early so that treatment can be started before organ damage has occurred in other affected relatives.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 11, 2008
Screening for hemochromatosis is cost effective, particularly for certain groups of people. Relatives of patients with hemochromatosis—including children, siblings, and parents—should be tested by the most appropriate method.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Iron deficiency can be a sign of a more serious problem, such as internal bleeding. Anyone suffering from iron-deficiency anemia should always undergo a thorough evaluation by a healthcare professional to determine the cause.Iron overdose in child...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Screening for hemochromatosis is cost effective, particularly for certain groups of people. Relatives of patients with hemochromatosis—including children, siblings, and parents—should be tested by the most appropriate method.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I
Patients should be informed of any abnormal test results. Health care professionals may refer patients with iron deficiency to a dietitian to discuss nutrition therapy.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Recent high stress levels or sleep deprivation are additional reasons for postponing iron tests.Blood samples for iron tests should be taken early in the morning because serum iron levels vary during the day. This precaution is especially importan...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Screening for hemochromatosis is cost effective, particularly for certain groups of people. Relatives of patients with hemochromatosis—including children, siblings, and parents—should be tested by the most appropriate method.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
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