I just had genetic testing done and I had two copies of the genetic variants discovered on Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HFE‑Related)
can anyone tell mewhat this means and what I should be aware of and look out for please ? or should i not worry about it?
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First- get a blood panel- including serum feritin. It should be around 75-100.
If its higher than 400- then give blood. If you are in good health - then no worries, but keep an eye on the ferritin. Test every year.
The consequences of high ferritin are potentially deadly.
However- it is quite possible you have no issues at all.
Good luck.
There is a good site- Iron Disorders Institute- which has good charts.
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Thank you Madlegs1
, My ferritin was low at 49 so do not think I have it , but will keep an eye on it yearly thanks for help x
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