Genetic haemochromatosis : diagnosis and treatment of an iron overload disorder
Journal article
Authors | Johnson, M. and Mortimore, G. |
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Abstract | Genetic haemochromatosis is a potentially serious iron overload disorder, yet there is a lack of awareness of the condition among the public and many healthcare professionals. In the UK, around one in 150 people have the genetic mutations that cause the condition, meaning that they are at increased risk of developing iron overload. If undiagnosed, prolonged iron overload can lead to liver, heart and endocrine failure and may be fatal; however, early diagnosis, treatment and maintenance can enable patients to have a normal lifespan. This article provides an overview of genetic haemochromatosis, including its types, origins, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, screening and treatment. |
Keywords | Genetic haemochromatosis ; iron overload disorder; genetic mutations |
Year | 2022 |
Journal | Nursing Standard |
Publisher | Royal College of Nursing |
ISSN | 0029-6570 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.2022.e11896 |
Web address (URL) | https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.2022.e11896 |
Accepted author manuscript | File Access Level Open |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | Oct 2022 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 28 Oct 2022 |
https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/9qw0v/genetic-haemochromatosis-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-an-iron-overload-disorder
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