
What is Iron Overload? Causes and Treatments - Verywell Health
Jan 4, 2024 · 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, …
Hemochromatosis (Iron Overload) - Cleveland Clinic
Jan 1, 2021 · Hemochromatosis, or iron overload, is a condition in which your body stores too much iron. It’s often genetic. It can cause serious damage to your body, including to your …
Hemochromatosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jan 9, 2025 · 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, …
Iron Overload - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Jan 11, 2024 · Iron overload occurs when there are excess stores of iron in the body. Primary iron overload is often inherited. Secondary iron overload usually arises from causes such as …
18 Signs of Iron Overload (and what tests you'll want to take)
Oct 23, 2017 · Excess iron acts as a rusting agent in your body and can accumulate in tissues, particularly in the liver, pancreas, heart, joints and the brain. This speeds up the aging process …
Iron overload - Wikipedia
Iron overload (also known as haemochromatosis or hemochromatosis) is the abnormal and increased accumulation of total iron in the body, leading to organ damage. [1] The primary …
Iron Overload: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments - WebMD
Nov 19, 2023 · Hemochromatosis is a disorder where too much iron builds up in your body. Sometimes, it’s called “iron overload.” Normally, your intestines absorb just the right amount of …
Approach to the patient with suspected iron overload
Oct 28, 2024 · It is important to identify iron overload before organ damage occurs. An approach to evaluating individuals with suspected iron overload is presented here. Separate topic …
Hemochromatosis (Iron Overload): Types, Causes, and Symptoms
Mar 12, 2024 · Hemochromatosis, or iron overload, is a condition in which the body stores too much iron. It’s often genetic and can cause serious damage. Learn more.
Hemochromatosis (Iron Overload): Symptoms and more
Dec 14, 2023 · People with iron overload absorb more iron than usual from food or supplements. The body cannot excrete the extra iron fast enough, so it continues to build up. The body …