Hemochromatosis secondary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sunny Kumar MD [2]

Overview

We can treat hemochromatosis with many options depending on level and cause of increased iron load in body.

Secondary Prevention

Hemochromatosis can be prevented secondarily by:

• Dietary modifications
• Phlebotomy
• Avoiding alcohol
• Avoiding iron supplements
• Iron chelation therapy
•  Genetic testing