EARLY SYMPTOMS ARE ABSENT

LATER SYMPTOMS, USUALLY BY ADULTHOOD, MAY INCLUDE ONE OR MORE PROBLEMS SUCH AS:

• weakness/fatigue


• arthritis


• abdominal pain


• diabetes


• heart irregularities/failure


• large liver/cirrhosis


• decreased libido/impotence


• a tan not due to sun exposure

Currently known to be THE most common genetic disorder in which excess dietary iron is absorbed causing iron accumulation in, and damage to, vital organs and joints, and even premature death.

Routine Screening May Be Life-Saving.

Effective and Simple Treatment is Available.

• Booklets: - for the public, patients and professionals
  Prepaid $5.00 USA $6.00 Outside USA

• Audiovisual Tape:
  - an academic teaching conference on understanding the disorder, its genetics, problems, diagnosis and treatment; and its occurrence in children
  - includes one tape. total time 2 3/4 hours
  - packaged weight is under 2 pounds
  Prepaid $35.00 USA $35.00 plus shipping Outside USA
  

Information available from:

HEMOCHROMATOSIS FOUNDATION, INC.
P.O. Box 8569
Albany, New York 12208-0569
U.S.A.
Telephone: 518-489-0972

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