2006-08-17 17:15:42 · 8 answers · asked by jhenderson2893 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
It's not mandatory but might be worth looking into. Genetic testing for hemochromatosis looks at a gene called HFE, to see if you carry the most common gene changes related to iron overload. The good news about HFE mutations is that they do not guarantee that you will develop iron overload. In fact, knowing that you carry a gene change can help you prevent it. Hemochromatosis develops after many years of absorbing too much iron. If you have an HFE mutation, the sooner you know about it, the sooner you can begin reducing the amount of iron your body takes in – and prevent or stop the build-up of excess iron. Left untreated, however, HFE mutations can lead to iron overload and potentially fatal organ damage.
The keys to preventing hereditary hemochromatosis are: know your genetic risk, understand iron overload, and take preventive action.
2006-08-17 17:20:44 · answer #1 · answered by GVD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Yes. Because A and A have the same DNA and B and B have the same DNA. Children from both couples will have the same parentage and share 50% of their genes. Let me elaborate, because everyone else on here is just guessing. Identical twins, or monozygotic twins share 100% of genes. This means that their DNA is IDENTICAL! Both couples have the same genetic makeup and therefore produce the same offspring. The F1 generation will share 50% of genes, same as regular siblings. It may help you to understand if you draw a picture/pedigree.
2016-04-11 02:06:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haemocromotosis
2016-10-18 11:44:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am a carrier, my mother is too. Go to your doctor, she/he will test your iron, if its high twice you can have the gene test for free. Mine was high last year and higher this year, once it gets to a certain level I will have to give blood until it comes down, its not a big deal but if undetected for too long can damage your organs.
2006-08-17 22:06:10 · answer #4 · answered by tonibones 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes as I believe this disease runs in the family. Better to be sure and take precautions to address this disease if you have it so it doesn't affect your health long-term.
2006-08-17 17:30:30 · answer #5 · answered by Leigh S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since there is no cure for it, it doesn't make a whole lot of sense to test for it.
Unless, of course, it drives you nuts worrying about it.
2006-08-17 17:20:54 · answer #6 · answered by Diane D 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yah it is better to be safe than sorry!!!!
2006-08-17 17:19:21 · answer #7 · answered by silverboy470 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not worth it.
2006-08-17 17:20:20 · answer #8 · answered by Mama R 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋