Nutrition Health Chat: Tuesday, Dec. 8th, 5-6 PM Eastern. Learn how vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients affect your health. Free live Q&A. Join us!
Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
hemochromatosis
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
This forum is for questions regarding Gastroenterology issues such as Acid Reflux (GERD), Barretts Esophagus, Colitis, Colon/Bowel Disorders, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis, Digestive Disorders, IBS, Stomach Pain.
hemochromatosis
by vittisimo, Apr 26, 2005 12:00AM
i have had a-fib started at 42. elivated liver on and off over 30 yrs. dubble h63y mutation now found at age 52 . joint pain common swelling and rash of hands and ancles with fatigue since puberty, undiagnosed iron 57% ferriton 670 starting flabodize 2 time ferriton droped to 570. ? is a-fib related to this. also have some left side nerve issue
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Apr 27, 2005 12:00AM
, Apr 27, 2005 12:00AM
Hemochromatosis can lead to a dilated cardiomyopathy as well as conduction abnormalities. 15 percent of hemochromatosis cases present with heart problems as an initial symptom. Thus, it is possible that afib may be associated with the hemochromatosis.
I'm not aware of any more afib therapy that needs to be done (other than the normal) because of the hemochromatosis. Certainly things like rate/rhythm control as well as possible anticoagulation should be discussed with your cardiologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
I'm not aware of any more afib therapy that needs to be done (other than the normal) because of the hemochromatosis. Certainly things like rate/rhythm control as well as possible anticoagulation should be discussed with your cardiologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
