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2. Iron overload - Wikipedia

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   Iron overload (also known as haemochromatosis or hemochromatosis) is the abnormal and increased accumulation of total iron in the body, leading to organ damage. [1] The primary mechanism of organ damage is oxidative stress, as elevated intracellular iron levels increase free radical formation via the Fenton reaction.

3. Deferoxamine - Wikipedia

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   Acquired hemochromatosis is common in patients with certain types of chronic anemia (e.g. thalassemia and myelodysplastic syndrome) who require many blood transfusions, which can greatly increase the amount of iron in the body. Treatment with iron-chelating drugs such as deferoxamine reduces mortality in persons with sickle cell disease or β ...

4. Haemochromatosis type 3 - Wikipedia

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   Treatment for hemochromatosis type 3 may include reducing iron levels by removing blood (phlebotomy), iron chelation therapy, diet changes, and treatment for complications of the disease. The purpose of the treatment is to reduce the amount of iron in the body to normal levels, prevent or delay organ damage from excess iron, and maintain normal ...

5. Experts Say This Quirky Kitchen Item Could Boost Your ... - AOL

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   So, what’s the deal with the iron fish trend—and is this a legit way to treat an iron deficiency, or even boost your iron levels a little bit? ... (Note: Hemochromatosis, a.k.a. iron overload, ...

6. Hemochromatosis type 4 - Wikipedia

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   Hemochromatosis type 4 is a hereditary iron overload disorder that affects ferroportin, an iron transport protein needed to export iron from cells into circulation. [1] Although the disease is rare, it is found throughout the world and affects people from various ethnic groups.

7. Hereditary haemochromatosis - Wikipedia

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   There are five types of hereditary hemochromatosis: type 1, 2 (2A, 2B), 3, 4 [9] and 5, [10] all caused by mutated genes. Hereditary hemochromatosis type 1 is the most frequent, and uniquely related to the HFE gene. It is most common among those of Northern European ancestry, in particular those of Celtic descent. [11]

8. Chelation therapy - Wikipedia

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   Chelation therapy is a medical procedure that involves the administration of chelating agents to remove heavy metals from the body. [1] Chelation therapy has a long history of use in clinical toxicology [2] and remains in use for some very specific medical treatments, although it is administered under very careful medical supervision due to various inherent risks, including the mobilization of ...

9. How to Prevent and Treat Hemorrhoids, According to Doctors - AOL

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   How to treat hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids often improve on their own. Plus, “there are a variety of management options that are not related to surgery or any procedures that can relieve your ...