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Hemochromatosis

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2024.

Hemochromatosis is a disease that causes your body to store too much iron. Extra iron builds up in your heart, liver, and joints.

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DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS:

Call your local emergency number (911 in the US) if:

Seek care immediately if:

Call your doctor or specialist if:

Medicines:

Manage hemochromatosis:

Treatment options

The following list of medications are in some way related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Follow up with your doctor or specialist as directed:

You may need to return regularly to have your iron checked or your blood drawn. Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your visits.

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