True or false

Haemochromatosis

1 True It’s an inherited condition in which iron levels slowly build up over many years. If not treated, it can damage the liver, joints, pancreas and heart.

2 false symptoms usually begin between the ages of 30 and 60 and consist of fatigue, weight loss and joint pain. In men, it can cause erectile dysfunction, and in women, irregular or absent periods.

3 True There’s no cure, but chelation therapy involves taking medication to reduce the amount of iron. Phlebotomy – a procedure to remove some blood – and diet changes can help, too.

4 True You’re at risk of developing it if both of your parents have this faulty gene and you inherit one copy from each of them.