Introduction: Hemochromatosis, A Common, Under-diagnosed Iron Disorder
Part 1. Iron-A Little Bit Goes a Long Way
1. Hemochromatosis: Not Just an Old Man's Disease
3. Our One-Sided View of Iron
Part 2. Detecting and Diagnosing Hemochromatosis
5. Tests That Lead to Diagnosis
6. Biopsies, Quantitative Phlebotomies, and Scans
7. Benefits of Screening for Hemochromatosis
9. Role of a Genetic Counselor
10. Who Is a Candidate for Genetic Testing?
Part 3. Hemochromatosis and Body Systems
11. Liver, Spleen, Gallbladder, and Pancreas
14. Brain and Spinal Cord
15. Hormone-Producing Organs: The Endocrine System
16. Skin, Nails, Hearing, and Vision
19. Frustrations of Getting the Diagnosis-Part 1
20. Frustrations of Getting the Diagnosis-Part 2
21. Women Don't Get Hemochromatosis, Do They?
22. Heterozygotes and the Other Homozygote
23. Emotions Crowd Out Reason
25. Multiple Symptoms That Can Prompt Diagnosis
26. You Must Be a Drinker
27. Lost Opportunity: Elevated Serum Iron
29. Ignoring Diagnosed Family Members
Part 5. Hemochromatosis: How It Was, How It Is, How It Must Be
Part 6. Taking Care of Yourself
34. Finding a Doctor and Treatment Center
35. Treatment Routine: Phlebotomy and Blood Donation
36. Specialized Treatment
37. Diet, Supplements, and Behavior
38. Being Prepared for Emergencies
39. About the Iron Disorders Institute
40. Support across the United States and around the World
41. Role of U.S. Government Health Agencies
Appendix A. Quick Checklist for Physicians
Appendix B. Quick Checklist for Patients
