Besides a really long word....
Look to your left, look to your right
Is it supposed to do that!?
It's better to know than to not know... RIGHT!?
You're sticking what where!!??
100
This is the short form for hereditary hemochromatosis.
What is HHC?
100
This type of HHC affects mostly people of northern European descent.
What is "Classic HHC"?
100
Loss of this is one of the common symptoms of HHC. ;)
What is Libido!?
100
Doctor's should not exclusively test this when diagnosing you!
What is Hemoglobin?
100
This method of aggressive de-ironing is basically drawing blood.
What is a phlebotomy?
200
A defect in this gene is the main cause of HHC.
What is the HFE (Human Iron Gene)?
200
This type of iron overload affects people living in sub-Sahara Africa.
What is African Iron Overload? (AIO)
200
This symptom of HHC causes the skin to become yellow.
What is Jaundice?
200
Because it is relatively unknown, HHC is commonly given this nickname.
What is The Silent Killer?
200
A phlebotomy can be performed at these two places.
What is a doctor's office and outpatient clinic?
300
These are the two main subtypes of Hemochromatosis
What are hereditary and secondary?
300
1 in every 300 Canadians are affected by HHC, but this many people are carriers of HHC.
What is 1 in 9 Canadians?
300
This little gland can cause BIG issues with metabolic rate when affected by HHC *Prior Knowledge*
What is the thyroid?
300
There are a variety of techniques used to diagnose HHC, this is one of them.
What is Biochemical tests, family history searching, physical examination, DNA tests?
300
If a person can not withstand a phlebotomy, these can be used in their place.
What are chelating agents?
400
Hemochromatosis is this type of disease (don't overthink it).
What is "Iron overload disease"?
400
1 in every 200-250 of these people are affected by HHC
What are Caucasians?
400
Brain complications caused by HHC can lead to any of these serious conditions.
What is Alzheimer's, early onset Parkinson's, Epilepsy, MS or Huntington's
400
This is the average age of men or women (your choice) diagnosed with HHC
What is 30-50 (men) or 50+ (women)?
400
Any of these specialists are required in order to treat further complications due to HHC.
What is cardiologists, endocrinologists, oncologist, internist or urologist?
500
HHC Patients absorb this many times the normal amount of iron.
What is 4X?
500
This country has the highest number of people affected by Hemochromatosis.
What is Ireland?
500
You'll have a body like a swimmer if you suffer from this symptom of HHC.
What is loss of body hair?
500
This is the normal iron level found in a women's body in grams.
What is 3.5g?
500
These three things should be limited when you have HHC.
What are red meat, alcohol, and vitamin C (supplements and food)?
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