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What Causes Fatigue In Case Of Hemochromatosis?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here.. my dad has hemochromatosis since a long time and I actually was born with it. he is 78 and was in the hospital for 3 weeks and now he can not dress or wash himself. sometimes he is up and ready to go for lunch, which my mom does, but most of the time he is in bed with no energy. how long can that go on?
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Hemochromatosis affects the liver mainly, but can affect multiple organs including thyroid.
2. Evaluation of hypothyroidism, and anemia is necessary. Thyroid hormone profile and hemogram will be helpful in ruling out the cause.
3. Good hydration and nutritional regular diet is necessary. Mild exercises, involvement in social activities, family support and good caretaking is necessary. Positive reinforcement necessary. Meet your doctor to get the tests done.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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What Causes Fatigue In Case Of Hemochromatosis?

Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows. 1. Hemochromatosis affects the liver mainly, but can affect multiple organs including thyroid. 2. Evaluation of hypothyroidism, and anemia is necessary. Thyroid hormone profile and hemogram will be helpful in ruling out the cause. 3. Good hydration and nutritional regular diet is necessary. Mild exercises, involvement in social activities, family support and good caretaking is necessary. Positive reinforcement necessary. Meet your doctor to get the tests done. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.