Catch Hemochromatosis Early- Part 1

Hemochromatosis is one of the most common inherited (genetic) diseases in the United States. It is a disease in which too much iron builds up in the body. This extra iron is toxic to the body and can damage organs. If hemochromatosis is not treated, it can eventually lead toillness or even death. Most people inherit the condition from their
parents; however, signs and symptoms don't often appear until ages 40 to 60. If your family medical history includes one or more blood relatives with hemochromatosis, alert your doctor as soon as possible. If caught early, treatment is often successful. Learn more tomorrow in part two of this series.

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