Hemochromatosis
Hemochromatosis is an “iron overload” disorder due to excess iron in the blood. The most common form is called “Hereditary Hemochromatosis” where a genetic disorder causes an increase in the amount of iron absorbed. The disorder causes problems with joints
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Misdiagnosis: Hemochromatosis
Undiagnosed Hemochromatosis: Because of its slow and insidious onset, hemochromatosis can remain undiagnosed for years or decades. A person may
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