Hemochromatosis causes your body to absorb too much iron from the food you eat. Excess iron is stored in your organs, especially your liver, heart and pancreas. Too much iron can lead to life-threatening conditions, such as liver disease, heart problems, diabetes and cancer.
Symptoms of hemochromatosis include:
Pain in your joints, especially your knuckles.
Feeling tired.
Unexplained weight loss.
Skin that has a bronze or gray color.
Pain in your belly.
Loss of sex drive.
Loss of body hair.
Heart flutter.
In most cases, doctors treat hemochromatosis with phlebotomy, or drawing about a pint of blood at a time, on a regular schedule. This is the most direct and safe way to lower body stores of iron link. Treatment of hemochromatosis can improve symptoms and prevent complications.
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