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Hereditary Hemochromatosis

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Hereditary hemochromatosis (he-moe-kroe-muh-TOE-sis) causes your body to absorb too much iron from the food you eat. Excess iron is stored in your organs, especially your liver, heart and pancreas. Too much iron can lead to life-threatening conditions, such as liver disease, heart problems and diabetes.

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This video explains hereditary hemochromatosis. It describes the body absorbing too much iron from food, with excess iron stored in organs especially the liver, heart and pancreas, and notes too much iron can lead to conditions such as liver disease, heart problems and diabetes.

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  • Hereditary hemochromatosis is defined as absorbing too much iron from food
  • Iron storage in the liver, heart and pancreas is described
  • Liver disease, heart problems and diabetes are mentioned as possible consequences
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