Iron Overload

Iron overload is a particular risk for:
People with certain genetic conditions such as hemochromatosis; and
People receiving repeated blood transfusions.
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Hemochromatosis (Iron Overload)
Hepatitis (Viral Hepatitis)
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B (Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Women)
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis Vaccinations
Liver Cancer (Hepatocellular Carcinoma)
Iron Overload
Jaundice ...
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Deferasirox (Exjade) has been approved for treatment of iron overload caused by frequent blood transfusions. The drug is approved for adults and children age 2 years and older.
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These include an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), a genetic disorder of iron overload (hemochromatosis) or excessive blood levels of calcium (hypercalcemia).
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Other complications, such as iron overload, which can lead to organ damage, may occur. Patients with this form of thalassemia require careful monitoring and expert medical management.
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Doesn't iron cause constipation? Certainly, iron overload may be associated with constipation. However, the vast majority of infants tolerate supplemented formulas without difficulty.
How Much? How Often?
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Iron deficiency anemia
Iron overload
Irritable bladder
Irritable bowel syndrome
Ischemia, intestinal ...
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Supportive care has been the mainstay of treatment. Judicious use of platelet and blood transfusions and iron chelation may prevent or delay alloimmunization and iron overload and favorably affect prognosis.
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Iron Overload Disease (Hemochromatosis)
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Irregular Heartbeat (Arrhythmias)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritant Contact Dermatitis (Contact Dermatitis)
ITP (Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura) ...
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