Hemochromatosis: Symptoms & Signs (Hereditary Hemochromatosis, Idiopathic Hemochromatosis, Bronze Diabetes, Iron Overload Disease)

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Alternate Names : Hereditary Hemochromatosis, Idiopathic Hemochromatosis, Bronze Diabetes, Iron Overload Disease

Hemochromatosis is characterized by:

too much iron in the blood

darkening of the skin

cirrhosis of the liver. This condition involves changes in the liver in response to damage by excessive iron.

enlargement of the heart

high blood sugar, caused by diabetes

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Author: Ronald J. Jorgenson, DDS, PhD, FACMG
Reviewer: Melissa Sanders, PharmD
Date Reviewed: 06/08/01

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