Hemochromatosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Hemochromatosis (he-moe-kroe-muh-TOE-sis) is a condition that causes the body to absorb too much iron from food Excess iron is stored in the organs, especially the liver, heart and pancreas Too much iron can lead to life-threatening conditions, such as liver disease, heart problems and diabetes
What is Iron Overload? Causes and Treatments - Verywell Health Iron overload, usually due to hemochromatosis, can be managed To get rid of excess iron, you can have blood drawn or change your diet Learn the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for this condition
High Blood Iron - Symptoms, Causes, Treatments - Healthgrades High blood iron is when your body’s iron level is too high High blood iron is usually the result of hemochromatosis, a disease in which the body absorbs too much iron from the diet Secondary hemochromatosis is a complication arising from certain diseases, and can also result when multiple blood transfusions are used in treating certain
Hemochromatosis | Iron Overload | MedlinePlus Hemochromatosis is an iron overload disease (too much iron in the body) The extra iron can build up in organs and cause damage Find out how
Haemochromatosis - NHS breakfast cereals containing added iron iron or vitamin C supplements drinking too much alcohol Read more about how haemochromatosis is treated Causes of haemochromatosis Haemochromatosis is caused by a faulty gene that affects how the body absorbs iron from your diet