These are the symptoms to look out for one of Merseyside's most common undiagnosed genetic condition.
Genetic haemochromatosis (iron overload) is a treatable condition thought to affect over 9,000 people across the region. Although it is common, it is rarely diagnosed. According to charity Haemochromatosis UK, recent research suggests that fewer than 1 in 20 people at risk locally have been diagnosed.
Untreated, the condition can lead to toxic iron overload, where the body is unable to process excess iron. The symptoms to look out for according to the NHS are:
