{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Glossary","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary","author_name":"Glossary","author_url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/author\/adminglossary\/","title":"Hemochromatosis - Definition of Hemochromatosis","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"3Zx2wYmR3u\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/hemochromatosis\/\">Hemochromatosis<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/hemochromatosis\/embed\/#?secret=3Zx2wYmR3u\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Hemochromatosis&#8221; &#8212; Glossary\" data-secret=\"3Zx2wYmR3u\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n<\/script>\n","description":"A rare inherited disease of iron metabolism characterized by excess iron deposits in the body; a bronze color of the skin may be noticed.A disease of iron metabolism in which iron accumulates in liver, under the skin, and in other tissues. Heart failure is a common consequence of this disorder.An inherited disorder in which the body absorbs too much iron from food. Symptoms include fatigue, abdominal pain, and jaundice (a yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes). Skin color may change to gray or bronze. Left untreated, hemochromatosis can lead to serious health disorders, such as cirrhosis (a severe liver disease), liver cancer, liver failure, diabetes, and heart problems. Women are less likely than men to acquire hemochromatosis because of blood loss through menstruation.A hereditary disorder in which there is excessive absorption and storage of iron. This leads to damage and functional impairment of many organs, including the liver, pancreas, and endocrine glands. The main features are a bronze color of the skin, diabetes, and liver failure. Iron may be removed from the body by blood letting or an iron 'chelating agent may be administered.A genetic disease marked by excessive absorption and accumulation of iron in the body. The disease is caused by one of several recessive mutations that result in excessive absorption of iron from the gastrointestinal tract. It is not caused by secondary iron overload, as may occur in patients who have received multiple transfusions or who have hemolytic anemia. The disease is often diagnosed before it causes symptoms.Hemochromatosis, a disorder affecting iron metabolism characterized by the excessive absorption of iron from dietary sources.A condition marked by liver cirrhosis and diabetes, linked with skin discoloration due to the iron-rich pigment, hemosiderin. This results from abnormal, excessive iron absorption from the intestines. Since the body can't effectively expel this excess iron, it accumulates in the liver, leading to liver cell damage. This causes the liver and spleen to enlarge, potentially leading to fluid build-up in the abdomen. The skin often turns a slate-like shade, especially in sun-exposed areas, and appears wrinkled. In some instances, severe diabetes can manifest abruptly. There's often a shrinking of sexual organs and a loss of secondary sexual traits. The condition is rarer in women, as menstrual blood helps in eliminating excess iron."}