Hemacromatosis disease that damages the liver

• April 25, 2024

This is one of the genetic disorders more common. It responds to a hereditary condition in which the body absorbs and accumulates iron in large quantities, which can cause the liver to fail.

The information published by the Mexican Foundation for Liver Health (FundHepa), states that iron is an essential nutrient found in many foods. However, people with hemachromatosis They absorb more than the body needs. Therefore, the liver does not have a natural way of discarding excess material, causing excess to accumulate in various organs, especially in the liver.

Although this disease does not present a specific symptomatology, there are certain factors that are associated with this disease:

1. Fatigue 2. Lack of energy 3. Abdominal pain 4. Loss of sexual appetite 5. Heart problems

However, the FundHepa, clarifies that if this disease is not detected and treated in time, it can cause diseases such as:

1. Arthritis 2. Cirrhosis 3. Cancer 4. Damage to the pancreas 5. Sexual impotence 6. Menopause early 7. Abnormal pigmentation of the skin, making it look gray or bronze 8. Damage to the glands: pituitary and adrenal

If you want more information, you can visit the FundHepa website, which guides, researches and informs about the risks, illnesses and care to have a healthy liver: www.fundhepa.org.mx