What is Haemochromatosis?
Haemochromatosis is a hereditary condition, in which excessive amounts of iron are absorbed from the diet. This iron is deposited in various organs, mainly in
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Haemochromatosis International
Haemochromatosis International is a global alliance of haemochromatosis associations, established to advance the health of people with haemochromatosis across Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand, South African and South America.
Haemochromatosis UK supports people in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland who live with genetic haemochromatosis.
The Irish Liver Foundation is a new national charity working to support patients and their families who live with liver disorders and disease in Ireland. They provide information and resources for patients and also undertake research.
Iron Disorders Institute
American-based non-profit agency that aims to educate the public and medical community about iron disorders.
Canadian Haemochromatosis Society
The Canadian Hemochromatosis Society (CHS) promotes the early diagnosis of hemochromatosis by raising public awareness, informing the medical community, and encouraging early screening of at-risk populations.
Haemochromatosis Australia provides information and resources and undertakes research for people and their families living with iron overload in Australia.
European Federation of Associations of Patients with Haemochromatosis
EFAPH is an umbrella organisation of haemochromatosis patient representative organisations throughout Europe.
Haemochromatosis is a hereditary condition, in which excessive amounts of iron are absorbed from the diet. This iron is deposited in various organs, mainly in
Haemochromatosis International Haemochromatosis International is a global alliance of haemochromatosis associations, established to advance the health of people with haemochromatosis across Europe, North America,
Begin treatment as soon as possible; the earlier your treatment (the most effective treatment is by venesection) begins the better your chances of staying healthy.
Iron builds up slowly so symptoms may not appear until age 30 or 40. These symptoms include: The early biochemical signs of haemochromatosis tend to
Diagnosis A simple blood test to check your iron status can confirm or rule out iron overload. If both the serum ferritin (SF) and the
Consider testing for haemochromatosis (HH) in: Relatives who are at risk should be tested. This is absolutely essential in the case of brothers and sisters
If you or someone you know has Haemochromatosis, we are always ready to help. Use our helpline, send us an email or join us using the links below.
