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Could Intake Of Excess Fluids Be Related To Hemochromatosis In A Toddler?
my 4 year old daughter has been drinking more fluids tha ususual and going to the toilet very frequent about every 15 min. i have had blood tests done and it stated that she should be further tested for haemochromatosis gene.what is this and are drinking fluids and going to the toilet symptoms of this?
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
Hello,
Hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder in which excess iron deposited in the body in a various organ like liver, kidney, pancreas. It is not related to excessive fluid intake, though excessive fluid requirement may occur in its central nervous system involvement. It is incidentally detected in blood report where high hemoglobin with high iron level will be present.
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Dr. Sachin Kumar Agarwal
Hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder in which excess iron deposited in the body in a various organ like liver, kidney, pancreas. It is not related to excessive fluid intake, though excessive fluid requirement may occur in its central nervous system involvement. It is incidentally detected in blood report where high hemoglobin with high iron level will be present.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sachin Kumar Agarwal
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