liver iron accumulation

[a2g4]

my son has liver sidirosis grade 1, negative genetic haematochromatosis test,

ceroluplasmin 14(20-60mg/dl), serum cooper 8.14(12-25 umol/L . I am wondering what the reason of this and if there is any treatment to stop iron accummulation

[AyrshireK]

Low serum copper and low cerolupasmin might indicate Wilson's Disease and hopefully doctors are looking at this. Wilson's Disease leads to higher than normal copper levels in the liver rather than higher iron. More information about this from the British Liver Trust at:- britishlivertrust.org.uk/li...

You seem to have a negative haemochromatosis test so is there a problem with Iron overload? Genetic Haemochromatosis is where there is an iron overload in the liver and it is generally treated by regular phlebotomy (regular blood removal to remove iron from the body until it normalises).

You obviously need more guidance from your medical professionals rather than educated guesses from us guys.

All the best to you all,

Katie

[Hdon in reply to AyrshireK]

How does your sone know he is loading iron? In the interests of accuracy Genetic Haemochromatosis leads to high iron loading in many organs and tissue, not just in the liver.