Haemochromtosis: Common Genetic Disorder

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Haemochromtosis is formally known as a iron overdosing disorder. It is currently the most common genetic disorder in Australia. 1 in 200 people in northern Europe origin are at genetic risk of inheriting Haemochromtosis. Haemochromtosis is a genetic disorder where the body absorbs to much iron form one’s diet . The body generally stores around less then one gram of iron. However a person with Haemochromtosis they absorbs great deal more . If Haemochromtosis goes undetected or untreated ,the excess iron is gradually stored in the joints and organ over time .The iron overdoes can have extensive damages to the organs such as the liver, heart, the pancreas and the endocrine glands, this can also lead to tissue damage and potentially premature

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