Genetic testing came up with Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HFE‑Related)

[Pascha1]

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?

[Madlegs1]

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.

[Pascha1 in reply to Madlegs1]

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