血色沉着病
Overview
Hereditary hemochromatosis is one of the most common genetic diseases in the United States. It involves an imbalance in the absorption, use and storage of iron in the body. 结果是, iron is absorbed in excess and accumulates in a variety of tissues, 尤其是肝脏. This leads to inflammation of the liver that over many years can progress to a variety of diseases, 包括肝肿大, 肝硬化癌症和肝功能衰竭.
我们治疗血色素沉着症的方法
Treatment for hemochromatosis involves having a set amount of blood removed regularly. Over time, this lowers iron to normal levels and prevents conditions such as liver disease. 病人 need to have periodic blood draws for life.
If the liver is already severely damaged, liver transplantation may be an option. UCSF offers a liver transplant program that is known for outstanding outcomes and for survival statistics that are among the best in the country. Our program helped pioneer techniques that have made transplantation safer 和更多的 successful.
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迹象 & 症状
Symptoms of hemochromatosis develop at an earlier age in men than in women, 因为直到开始 更年期, 女性在月经期间会失去铁元素, which compensates for an inherited tendency to accumulate iron. It is important to note, however, that some people do not experience any 症状.
该病的常见症状包括:
- 关节疼痛
- 乏力
- 精力不足
- 腹部疼痛
- 丧失性欲
- 心脏问题
诊断
诊断血色素沉着症, your doctor will start by conducting a thorough physical examination and asking about your medical history, including any 症状 you have been experiencing. A simple blood test is then used to identify whether you have the genetic defect that causes the disorder.
治疗
The treatment for hemochromatosis is safe and simple. It involves removing the excess iron from the body by drawing your blood, 通常每隔一段时间每次一品脱. This is done in the same way in which blood is drawn from donors at blood banks.
Once iron levels return to normal, you must give a pint of blood every two to four months for life. When the body replenishes the blood, it draws iron from storage sites such as the liver. 随着时间重复, this process eventually eliminates the excess iron and risk of chronic liver disease.
It is important to note that alcohol abuse contributes to the damage caused by excess iron in the liver and should be avoided. Also, people with 肝硬化 from hemochromatosis are at increased risk of 肝癌 应该进行定期的监测研究. 肝移植 is an option for patients with liver failure or early cancer.
肝移植
肝脏移植手术 is recommended for people whose hemochromatosis causes severe liver damage or progresses to liver failure. The evaluation for a transplant is complex and generally requires several months. 因此, 即使病人感觉很好, they should be referred for a transplant at the first sign of liver failure or if they have advanced liver disease diagnosed by X-ray studies or liver biopsy.
加州大学旧金山分校健康 medical specialists have reviewed this information. It is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or other health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your provider.
