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HemochromatosisURL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000327.htm
Hemochromatosis is a disorder that results in too much iron being absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
CausesHemochromatosis occurs when too much iron builds up in the body.
血沉症是又有太多铁被消化道吸收引起的铁在身体里的积累。
There are two forms of hemochromatosis: primary and secondary.
一共有两种血沉症： 原生的和次生的
Primary hemochromatosis is usually caused by a specific genetic problem that causes too much iron to be absorbed. When people with this condition have too much iron in their diet, the extra iron is absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and builds up in the body tissues, particularly the liver. The result is liver swelling. Primary hemochromatosis is the most common genetic disorder in the United States, affecting an estimated 1 of every 200 to 300 Americans.
原生的通常是由于遗传基因问题造成的铁在体类的过度积累。如果一个人有基因上的问题，并且吃了很多含铁的食物，就会造成过度的铁在体类的组织里面积累，尤其是肝脏，其结果就照成肝脏的肿胀感觉。这种原生的血沉病在美国是一种非常常见的基因病，每两百到300人你就有一个。
Secondary or acquired hemochromatosis can be caused by diseases such as thalassemia or sideroblastic anemia, especially if the person has received a large number of blood transfusions. Occasionally, it may be seen with hemolytic anemia, chronic alcoholism, and other conditions.
次生的活后天血沉病可能由于地中海平血引起，尤其一个人输入了很多血。偶尔也可见于酗酒的人或其他病。
Hemochromatosis affects more men than women. It is particularly common in Caucasians of western European descent. Symptoms are often seen in men between the ages of 30 and 50 and in women over 50, although some people may develop problems by age 20. You have a higher risk of hemochromatosis if someone else in your family has or had the condition. 血沉病的患者男多过女。白人中比较多见。症状多发于30-50以及50以上的妇女，但是有些人在20的时候就开始有症状了。如果家族中有人有这种病，那么你就是高位人群。
Symptoms 症状
Abdominal pain 腹部不适
Fatigue 疲劳
Generalized darkening of skin color (often referred to as bronzing) 皮肤暗沉
Joint pain 关节不适
Lack of energy 缺乏能量 作者: keane 时间: 2011-2-23 13:37
