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Suggest Treatment For Struggling Liver When Diagnosed With Heterozygous Mutation Defect
Hi, I have been diagnosed with heterozygous mutation defect C282Y/H63D. I have been told that its nothing to worry about because I get my period every mont my body gets rid of iron then. All my blood test results show that my liver is struggling but I cant find any information on how to treat this. My vitamin B12 level is 748, Globuin 40 and 25OH Vitamin D is 49. I feel tired and achy a lot of the time, I want to do something to help my liver but I just need to know what??. Looking forward to your reply. Thanks
Tue, 15 Sep 2015
Hi,
I understand your concern.
You have been suffering from hereditary hemochromatosis. Its treatment includes phlebotomy (venesection) , i.e. regular withdrawing blood. As it may or may not be needed as you are told so proper workup is required (serum ferritin & iron levels) and follow your local physician's advice regarding venesection.
Hope my answer will help.
Regards,
Dr. Maria Daud
I understand your concern.
You have been suffering from hereditary hemochromatosis. Its treatment includes phlebotomy (venesection) , i.e. regular withdrawing blood. As it may or may not be needed as you are told so proper workup is required (serum ferritin & iron levels) and follow your local physician's advice regarding venesection.
Hope my answer will help.
Regards,
Dr. Maria Daud
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