Directory of Hemochromatosis Resources

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Haemochromatosis can be defined as an iron overload with a hereditary cause or originating from a metabolic disorder. It mainly affects the liver, heart and endocrine glands.

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Resources in This Category

• Haemochromatosis Org

  http://www.haemochromatosis.org/
  Information about genetic haemochromatosis and how to prevent and treat iron overload.

• Haemochromatosis UK

  http://www.has-ironoverload.co.uk/
  Light hearted and simple terms in explaining the serious disease of haemochromatosis.

• Hemochromatosis Overview

  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hemochromatosis/basics/definition/con-20023606
  Information includes signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and self-care.

• Hereditary Hemochromatosis

  http://munstermom.tripod.com/hemo.html
  The website of a family whose members have hemochromatosis, with a description of how they are affected, and links to hemochromatosis sites.

• Iron Overload, Public Health and Genetics

  http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=712383
  A supplement to the Annals of Internal Medicine with articles about hemochromatosis.

• NHS Choices: Haemochromatosis

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Haemochromatosis/
  Provides information on this condition, also known as iron overload disorder. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention.

• Omim: Hemochromatosis

  http://omim.org/entry/235200
  Detailed up-to-date review article covering genetic and medical findings on hemochromatosis.

• Wikipedia: Iron Overload

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemochromatosis
  Encyclopedia article on haemochromatosis, the accumulation of iron in any organ.

• Your Genes Your Health: Hemochromatosis

  http://www.ygyh.org/hc/whatisit.htm
  Multimedia guide where you can learn what it is, what causes it, what it is like to have it, and how it is inherited, diagnosed, and treated.

Related Categories

• Home > Health > Conditions and Diseases > Digestive System Disorders > Liver
• Home > Health > Conditions and Diseases > Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders > Inherited > GRACILE Syndrome
• Home > Health > Conditions and Diseases > Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders > Vitamins and Minerals > Deficiency, Dependency and Toxicity > Iron
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• Home > Health > Conditions and Diseases > Genetic Disorders

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