Hemochromatosis question?

My father has been diagnised with Hemochromatosis (iron overload).

I am 14 years old, drink 5 -7 glasses or Orange juice a day, eat lots of nuts and oranges and red meat.

What are the chances that I have got Hemochromatosis and how do I find out if I do? Is it as simple as a blood test? And are there any symtoms that I can look out for?

Currently my father donates blood regularly to help his problem, but I cannot legally give blood intil I am 18 years old. How can I "get rid of" some of my iron?

Thanks

Symptoms may include:

Liver cirrhosis
Insulin resistance (often patients have already been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2)
Congestive heart failure, arrhythmias or pericarditis
Arthritis of the hands (MCP and PIP joints), knee and shoulder joints
Deafness
A darkish colour to the skin
An increased susceptibility to certain infectious diseases

Testing

A first step is the measurement of ferritin, the tissue form of accumulated iron which is shed into the blood. Other markers of iron metabolism are the iron carrying protein transferrin (decreased), transferrin saturation (increased) and serum iron (increased). Genetic testing is performed if the biochemical markers are deranged.

Other blood tests routinely performed: blood count, renal function, liver enzymes, electrolytes, glucose (and/or an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)).

Part of the treatment include:

Limiting intake of alcoholic beverages, vitamin C (increases iron absorption in the gut), red meat (high in iron) and potential causes of food poisoning (shellfish, seafood).
Increasing intake of substances that inhibit iron absorption, such as high-tannin tea, calcium, and foods containing oxalic and phytic acids (these must be consumed at the same time as the iron-containing foods in order to be effective.)

Genetic testing for hemochromatosis looks at a gene called HFE, to see if you carry the most common gene changes related to iron overload. Knowing that you carry a gene can help you prevent iron overload. Iron overload develops after many years of absorbing too much iron. The sooner you know about it, the sooner you can begin reducing the amount of iron your body takes in and prevent or stop the build-up of excess iron. Left untreated can lead to iron overload and potentially fatal organ damage. Learn more > Hemochromatosis Resource Center